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She puts so much time and effort into each of her students, and you truly feel seen in each conversation and through each question. She is so passionate about what she teaches, and clearly wants to pass on her knowledge of primatology and anthropology to all of her students. I one hundred percent recommend her to anyone interested in zoology.Rate My Professors ↗
Strier's lecture are interesting and thorough. You HAVE to do the outside readings and have lots of background knowledge already on primates in order to do well in this class. Overall great class and experince, I really enjoyed having Strier. Homework was thoughtful and no busy work. I will be taking more of her classes for sure in the future.Rate My Professors ↗
Professor Strier is honestly one of the coolest professors Ive met on campus. Her classes can be challenging, but in the way that is inspiring and makes you want to dig in deep into subject material to better understand it instead of just giving up. She is receptive to all questions, and always has great stories from her field site to share!Rate My Professors ↗
Dr. Strier is an extremely intelligent woman, as becomes evident within the first minute of meeting her. She knows what she is talking about and facilitates amazing conversations in her classes. If you didn't care for primates before her class, you most certainly will after. Be concise with her and know your question before asking it.Rate My Professors ↗
Prof Strier is AMAZING. She is crazy passionate about her work in research as well as teaching. She is one of the few professors that I've encountered that actually want to make sure you learn and have a good time doing it. She's super quirky but makes lectures SO interesting and the reading is well spaced and easy to get through. TAKE HER CLASSES.Rate My Professors ↗
Dr. Strier is easily my favorite professor on this campus and I am lucky enough to be helping her with her research. She is more than willing to help you understand the material presented in class. She is also one of the nicest people you will meet on this campus. I recommend taking any of her classes!Rate My Professors ↗
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Senior Honors Thesis: Mentored individual research and study for students completing a thesis in an Honors program.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Senior Thesis provides mentored individual research and study for students completing a senior thesis.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Senior Thesis provides mentored individual research and study for students completing a senior thesis.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Advanced directed study projects in Anthropology arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Directed Study in Anthropology consists of advanced directed study projects arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Research and Thesis offers advanced level mentored reading and research for students with dissertator status.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
ANTHRO 999 is an advanced course offering mentored reading and research for students with dissertator status.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Independent research and writing course titled RESEARCH, focused on fulfilling thesis or dissertation requirements.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
SENIOR HONORS THESIS provides mentored individual research and study for students completing a thesis in an Honors program.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Mentored individual research and study for students completing a thesis in an Honors program.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Mentored individual research and study for students completing a senior thesis in Zoology.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Senior Thesis offers mentored individual research and study for students completing a senior thesis.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Directed Studies in Zoology consists of selected research projects for juniors and seniors.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2026Advanced research in biology as part of graduate program requirements, arranged with mentoring faculty.
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 | ANTHRO 682 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | ANTHRO 691 | Senior Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | ANTHRO 692 | Senior Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | ANTHRO 698 | Directed Study |
| Spring 2027 | ANTHRO 699 | Directed Study |
| Spring 2027 | ANTHRO 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | ANTHRO 999 | Reading and Research |
| Spring 2027 | ENVIRST 990 | Research |
| Spring 2027 | ZOOLOGY 681 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | ZOOLOGY 682 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | ZOOLOGY 691 | Senior Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | ZOOLOGY 692 | Senior Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | ZOOLOGY 699 | Directed Studies in Zoology |
| Spring 2027 | ZOOLOGY 990 | Research |
| Fall 2026 | ANTHRO 120 | Freshman/sophomore Seminar in Anthropology |
| Fall 2026 | ANTHRO 668 | Primate Conservation |
| Fall 2026 | ANTHRO 681 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | ANTHRO 682 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | ANTHRO 691 | Senior Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | ANTHRO 692 | Senior Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | ANTHRO 698 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2026 | ANTHRO 699 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2026 | ANTHRO 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | ANTHRO 999 | Reading and Research |
| Fall 2026 | ZOOLOGY 681 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | ZOOLOGY 691 | Senior Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | ZOOLOGY 692 | Senior Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | ZOOLOGY 698 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2026 | ZOOLOGY 699 | Directed Studies in Zoology |
| Fall 2026 | ZOOLOGY 990 | Research |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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