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David O'Connor

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Raw average: 5.00/5 from 1 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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PATH/PATH-BIO 210
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
PATH210 is an honors only course which was nice because the class was very small and the lectures were more like discussions. It wasn't a very difficult course (one of the less sciencey bio credits), but the only things scored were the 3 multiple choice exams, so it was important to study for those. Both Tom and Dave were great professors overall.
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Classes with David O'Connor

PATH 399

Independent Study

1–4 credits

Independent Study offers directed projects for freshmen and sophomores, focusing on applying coursework to real life, searching scientific literature, and developing critical thinking.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

David O'ConnorShelby O'Connor+11 more

No recorded grade history

PATH 699

Independent Study

1–4 credits

Independent Study is a directed project course for juniors and seniors that applies coursework concepts to real-life situations while developing literature search and critical thinking skills.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

David O'ConnorShelby O'Connor+15 more

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2025–Spring 2026 · limited sample
PATH 990

Research

1–8 credits

Advanced pathology research for graduate and medical students, supervised by a senior staff member, covering general principles in pathology and laboratory medicine.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Matt ReynoldsJenny Gumperz+53 more

No recorded grade history

Recorded teaching history

Distinct courses recorded per term

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2027PATH 399Independent Study
Spring 2027PATH 699Independent Study
Spring 2027PATH 990Research
Fall 2026PATH 399Independent Study
Fall 2026PATH 699Independent Study
Fall 2026PATH 990Research
Fall 2026PATH/PATH-BIO 210Hiv: Sex, Society and Science

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