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DAVID WATKINS

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Raw average: 4.38/5 from 8 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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What students say

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PATH/PATH-BIO 210
Quality 3/5Difficulty 4/5
This class has CHANGED! It's no longer the walk in the park like it was in the previous semesters. It seems there has been a shift towards microbiology and scientific classifications. That said, it's still an easy B. But if you want an A, you better be good at science--The units on sexuality and society have been shortened drastically
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PATHO210 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5
This is one of the easiest classes you could possibly take at UW. If you are not bio science savy do not be afraid whatsoever, this is a walk in the park. This class is also very interesting and the information is practically useful and who knows maybe it will save your life! If you want a rigorous science course then look somewhere else! A+
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PATH/PATH-BIO 210
Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5
He is a really great teacher, he wants you to actually undertand, not just memorize info. I thought the class was boring at the end, it seamed like they ran out of stuff to teach but overall it was really interesting. If you are not a science major this class is great for breath credits, if you are you might get bored but it is still a great class.
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PATH/PATH-BIO 210
Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5
For as easy as this class is, I learned quite a bit. In fact, by the end of the semester I knew more about HIV than two Red Cross AIDS instructors. I never missed a class because dull moments were so rare.
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Classes with DAVID WATKINS

PATH 699

Independent Study

1–4 credits

PATH 699 is an independent study course for juniors and seniors involving directed study projects.

No offering record · Fall 2011

David WatkinsDavid Yang+3 more

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2011–Fall 2011 · limited sample
PATH 990

Research

1–8 credits

PATH 990 is a research course for graduate and medical students to conduct advanced pathology work under faculty direction.

No offering record · Fall 2011

David WatkinsCameron Currie+20 more

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Recorded teaching history

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TermCourseTitle
Fall 2011PATH 699Independent Study
Fall 2011PATH 990Research
Spring 2011PATH 399Independent Study
Spring 2011PATH 990Research
Fall 2010PATH 990Research
Fall 2010PATH/PATH-BIO 210Hiv: Sex, Society and Science
Spring 2010PATH 990Research
Fall 2009PATH 990Research
Fall 2009PATH/PATH-BIO 210Hiv: Sex, Society and Science
Spring 2009PATH 990Research
Fall 2008PATH 990Research
Fall 2008PATH/PATH-BIO 210Hiv: Sex, Society and Science
Spring 2008MM&I 699Directed Study
Spring 2008PATH 699Independent Study
Spring 2008PATH 990Research
Fall 2007PATH 699Independent Study
Fall 2007PATH 990Research
Fall 2007PATH/PATH-BIO 210Hiv: Sex, Society and Science
Spring 2007MM&I 699Directed Study
Spring 2007PATH 399Independent Study
Spring 2007PATH 699Independent Study
Spring 2007PATH 990Research
Fall 2006MM&I 677Advanced Topics in Medical Microbiology
Fall 2006PATH 399Independent Study
Fall 2006PATH 699Independent Study
Fall 2006PATH 990Research

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