Current instructor

Jonathan Patz

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About this rating

Raw average: 3.50/5 from 2 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

Original student reviews · all captured dates

ENTOM/ENVIRST 205
Quality 4/5Difficulty 1/5
Very entertaining and engaging in lectures. Didn't go super in depth about material and referenced lots of news articles, but the class was very easy and almost solely relied on Canvas discussions.
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ENTOM/ENVIRST 205
Quality 3/5Difficulty 2/5
Such a friendly guy and seems to really care deeply about Global Health and Entomology. Does seem to ramble during lectures, but is generally a funny silly guy that has a good time during class -- keeps students engaged.
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Classes with Jonathan Patz

ENTOM/ENVIRST 205

Our Planet, Our Health

3 credits

Introduction to global health determinants, disease burden, and the intersection of ecosystem stability, planetary boundaries, and human health.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Past student reviews · Jonathan Patz

Jonathan Patz taught engaging, entertaining lectures that some students found rambling but fun, while others noted the material was not covered in depth. The course was described as easy, relying heavily on Canvas discussions rather than rigorous exams.

Jonathan PatzLinda Oforka

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Spring 2026
ENVIRST 990

Research

1–12 credits

Independent research and writing course titled RESEARCH, focused on fulfilling thesis or dissertation requirements.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Karen StrierPaul Block+56 more

No recorded grade history

ENVIRST 999

Advanced Independent Study

1–5 credits

Advanced independent study in environmental studies involving independent work overseen by a qualified instructor.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=1 letter grades).

William BrocklissLisa Naughton+17 more

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sample
POPHLTH 699

Independent Reading

1–5 credits

Independent Reading for gaining additional information on specific research problems or advanced training in areas covered by department staff.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Stephanie RobertMarty Kanarek+26 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2023–Spring 2026 · limited sample
POPHLTH 990

Research

1–8 credits

Supervised independent research in population health sciences, emphasizing epidemiology principles, critical thinking, ethics, and collaboration.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Stephanie RobertAmy Cochran+29 more

No recorded grade history

Recorded teaching history

Distinct courses recorded per term

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2027ENTOM/ENVIRST 205Our Planet, Our Health
Spring 2027ENVIRST 990Research
Spring 2027ENVIRST 999Advanced Independent Study
Spring 2027POPHLTH 699Independent Reading
Spring 2027POPHLTH 990Research
Fall 2026ENTOM/ENVIRST 205Our Planet, Our Health
Fall 2026ENVIRST 990Research
Fall 2026ENVIRST 999Advanced Independent Study
Fall 2026POPHLTH 699Independent Reading
Fall 2026POPHLTH 728Climate Change Medicine
Fall 2026POPHLTH 990Research

Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.

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