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Dr. Barak is one of the best professors I've had so far. She genuinely cares about her students, but you need to take the initiative to reach out and show up for class. If you find yourself disliking her or not enjoying the class, it's because you aren't putting in enough effort. The problem isn't Dr. Barak; it's your own level of commitment.Rate My Professors ↗
Dr. Barak appears condescending at the beginning, but she's very kind. The exam answers are always in the slides. Take notes during in-class discussions. Highly recommend going to office hours for exams, she essentially gives the answers and is very kind. Going to class is a must and she allows students to re-do some assignments, good professorRate My Professors ↗
Super knowledgeable and fun to talk to. Prof Barak may seem cold but I learnt a lot in this class. Go to office hours and ask for help for all the big assignments, she essentially gives you the answers and is super helpful. Lots of busy work and I did hate my group, but ended up with 100% in the class because of extra credit.Rate My Professors ↗
Probably the worst professor I've ever had. She is the harshest grader and has no care for her students. She never answers her emails, extremely unapproachable, and generally rude. Lectures are poorly organized and difficult to follow, and assignments have no rubrics. Lots of group work. I would not recommend taking her class to anyone ever.Rate My Professors ↗
Most students would take her for PLPATH311. Don't. Agronomy 377 fulfills the same requirements, and you'll be grateful you took it instead. To say she's a strict grader is a lie, because she makes up whatever ambiguous reasoning she feels like. Rubrics are not given, and she's just generally condescending.Rate My Professors ↗
Jeri can come off as a little cold and strict and as a tough grader during lecture, but go to office hours, and you'll learn that she's actually very sweet and will work with you to understand concepts. Class has lots of little assignments, a movie, and a few short papers - is a good amount of work for a 3-credit class.Rate My Professors ↗
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Independent study involving research work in Plant Pathology under direct faculty guidance, where students arrange work and credits with the supervisor.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2013: 3.83 GPA, 88.9% A/AB (n=9 letter grades); Spring 2023: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=6 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2023–Spring 2023 · limited sampleA synthesizing research-based capstone experience in Plant Pathology that develops problem-solving, teamwork, and reporting skills.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Second semester individual study for undergraduates in an Honors program completing a Plant Pathology thesis with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Special Problems: Individual advanced work in Plant Pathology under faculty guidance.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=2 letter grades).
No recorded grade history
Independent laboratory research for a graduate thesis in plant pathology under faculty supervision.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Distinct courses recorded per term
Explore courses taught by this instructor →| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | PLPATH 299 | Independent Study |
| Spring 2027 | PLPATH 590 | Capstone in Plant Pathology |
| Spring 2027 | PLPATH 682 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | PLPATH 699 | Special Problems |
| Spring 2027 | PLPATH 990 | Research |
| Fall 2026 | PLPATH 155 | Food Frontlines: Security, Sustainability, and Survival |
| Fall 2026 | PLPATH 299 | Independent Study |
| Fall 2026 | PLPATH 590 | Capstone in Plant Pathology |
| Fall 2026 | PLPATH 681 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | PLPATH 682 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | PLPATH 699 | Special Problems |
| Fall 2026 | PLPATH 990 | Research |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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