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LAURA HERNANDEZ

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Raw average: 3.22/5 from 9 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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ANSCI/DYSCI 373
Quality 1/5Difficulty 5/5
Class is impossible to study for as the lectures are not cohesive without the textbook that they (the two co-professors) claim at the beginning you don't need. Even then, there is stuff on the exam that was not talked about. Lecture slides for Hernandez are extremely hard to follow and there is no recordings of the lectures.
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ANSCI/DYSCI 373
Quality 4/5Difficulty 4/5
Laura is a decent lecturer and I prefer her lectures over Milo's. She has a very clear lecture structure and stops often to see if the students understand the material. She is a laid back person so asking questions can seem prying at times, but she is helpful regardless. Grading was iffy and not clear.
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ANSCI/DYSCI 373
Quality 4/5Difficulty 5/5
Laura cares about her students A LOT if you let her. The exams were based exactly off of the worksheets, so study the heck out of those and youll be fine. Final is cumulative but shouldnt be.
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ANSCI/DYSCI 373
Quality 3/5Difficulty 5/5
Better teacher than Milo Wiltbank. Slides were more comprehensive, but no office hours and didn't give great answers to questions about her lectures. Slides contained little to no words and were very difficult to use to fill out the required worksheets which the tests are based off of. No answer keys or real checks of worksheets either.
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DYSCI301 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
Currently in lactation physiology, labs are great. Tests can be hard due to the fact they're mostly short answer. She's a kind teacher and knows a lot about lactation, and she does a good job of keeping it relevant and interesting.
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Classes with LAURA HERNANDEZ

ANSCI 990

Research

1–12 credits

Involves independent research in preparation of a graduate thesis under supervision of a faculty member.

No offering record · Spring 2026 · Sources

Wei GuoHasan Khatib+18 more

No recorded grade history

ANSCI/DYSCI 373

Animal Physiology

4 credits

Animal Physiology covers regulatory processes, anatomy, and function of physiological systems, including organ interactions and comparative analysis across domestic animal species.

No offering record · Spring 2026 · Sources

with this instructor · course overall, matching historical terms

Laura HernandezMilo Wiltbank

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2026
ANSCI/OBS&GYN/ZOOLOGY 954

Seminar in Endocrinology-reproductive Physiology

1 credits

Seminars in Endocrinology-Reproductive Physiology promote scientific development through research presentations delivered to a scientific audience, including professional development topics.

No offering record · Spring 2026 · Sources

with this instructor · course overall, matching historical terms

Laura HernandezSathish Kumar

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2021–Spring 2026
DYSCI 299

Independent Study

1–3 credits

Independent Study: Individual introductory to intermediate work under direct faculty guidance in Dairy Science. Students arrange work and credits with the instructor.

No offering record · Spring 2026 · Sources

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Laura HernandezJennifer Van Os+3 more

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2021–Spring 2026 · limited sample
DYSCI 699

Special Problems

1–3 credits

Special Problems: Individual advanced work in an area of Dairy Sciences under the direct guidance of a faculty member.

No offering record · Spring 2026 · Sources

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Eric RonkLaura Hernandez+2 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Fall 2023 · limited sample
DYSCI 900

Seminar

1 credits

A seminar course involving comprehensive reviews of research to broaden understanding of dairy science, including analyzing and critiquing scientific presentations.

No offering record · Spring 2026 · Sources

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Laura Hernandez

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2021–Spring 2026
INTER-AG 488

Honors Research Seminar

1 credits

A seminar on developing research proposals, navigating graduate admissions and mentorship, exploring research careers, and interacting with CALS Honors alumni.

No offering record · Spring 2026 · Sources

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Laura Hernandez

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2026
M&ENVTOX 800

Seminar

1 credits

A graduate seminar covering current research in environmental toxicology and pathology, focusing on presenting work, evaluating data, and synthesizing findings for professional development.

No offering record · Spring 2026 · Sources

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Laura HernandezSathish Kumar

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2021–Spring 2026
OBS&GYN 990

Research

1–10 credits

Supervised research course where students conduct thesis-related projects under individual faculty guidance.

No offering record · Spring 2026 · Sources

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Laura HernandezAleks Stanic-kostic+2 more

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2021–Fall 2023 · limited sample

Recorded teaching history

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2026ANSCI 990Research
Spring 2026ANSCI/DYSCI 373Animal Physiology
Spring 2026ANSCI/OBS&GYN/ZOOLOGY 954Seminar in Endocrinology-reproductive Physiology
Spring 2026DYSCI 299Independent Study
Spring 2026DYSCI 699Special Problems
Spring 2026DYSCI 900Seminar
Spring 2026DYSCI 990Research
Spring 2026INTER-AG 488Honors Research Seminar
Spring 2026M&ENVTOX 800Seminar
Spring 2026OBS&GYN 990Research
Spring 2026PHMCOL-M 990Research
Fall 2025ANSCI 990Research
Fall 2025ANSCI/OBS&GYN/ZOOLOGY 954Seminar in Endocrinology-reproductive Physiology
Fall 2025DYSCI 299Independent Study
Fall 2025DYSCI 699Special Problems
Fall 2025M&ENVTOX 800Seminar
Fall 2025OBS&GYN 990Research
Spring 2025ANSCI 990Research
Spring 2025ANSCI/OBS&GYN/ZOOLOGY 954Seminar in Endocrinology-reproductive Physiology
Spring 2025DYSCI 299Independent Study
Spring 2025DYSCI 699Special Problems
Spring 2025M&ENVTOX 800Seminar
Spring 2025M&ENVTOX 801Scientific Communication in Molecular & Environmental Toxicology
Spring 2025OBS&GYN 990Research
Fall 2024ANSCI 990Research
Fall 2024ANSCI/OBS&GYN/ZOOLOGY 954Seminar in Endocrinology-reproductive Physiology
Fall 2024BIOCORE 485Principles of Physiology
Fall 2024DYSCI 299Independent Study
Fall 2024DYSCI 699Special Problems
Fall 2024DYSCI 990Research
Fall 2024M&ENVTOX 800Seminar
Fall 2024OBS&GYN 990Research
Spring 2024ANSCI 990Research
Spring 2024ANSCI/OBS&GYN/ZOOLOGY 954Seminar in Endocrinology-reproductive Physiology
Spring 2024DYSCI 299Independent Study
Spring 2024DYSCI 699Special Problems
Spring 2024DYSCI 990Research
Spring 2024M&ENVTOX 800Seminar
Spring 2024M&ENVTOX 801Scientific Communication in Molecular & Environmental Toxicology
Fall 2023ANSCI/OBS&GYN/ZOOLOGY 954Seminar in Endocrinology-reproductive Physiology
Fall 2023BIOCORE 485Principles of Physiology
Fall 2023DYSCI 681Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2023DYSCI 699Special Problems
Fall 2023DYSCI 990Research
Fall 2023ZOOLOGY 698Directed Study
Spring 2023ANSCI 799Practicum in Animal Sciences Teaching
Spring 2023ANSCI/DYSCI 373Animal Physiology
Spring 2023ANSCI/OBS&GYN/ZOOLOGY 954Seminar in Endocrinology-reproductive Physiology
Spring 2023DYSCI 299Independent Study
Spring 2023DYSCI 699Special Problems
Spring 2023DYSCI 990Research
Fall 2022BIOCORE 485Principles of Physiology
Fall 2022DYSCI 299Independent Study
Fall 2022DYSCI 699Special Problems
Fall 2022DYSCI 990Research
Fall 2022OBS&GYN 990Research
Spring 2022ANSCI/DYSCI 373Animal Physiology
Spring 2022DYSCI 299Independent Study
Spring 2022DYSCI 699Special Problems
Spring 2022DYSCI 799Practicum in Dairy Science Teaching
Spring 2022DYSCI 990Research
Spring 2022OBS&GYN 990Research
Fall 2021DYSCI 299Independent Study
Fall 2021DYSCI 399Coordinative Internship/cooperative Education
Fall 2021DYSCI 699Special Problems
Fall 2021DYSCI 990Research
Fall 2021INTER-AG 175Wise Seminar
Fall 2021OBS&GYN 990Research
Fall 2021PHMCOL-M 990Research
Fall 2020DYSCI 299Independent Study
Fall 2020DYSCI 699Special Problems
Fall 2020DYSCI 990Research
Fall 2020INTER-AG 175Wise Seminar
Fall 2020OBS&GYN 990Research
Fall 2020PHMCOL-M 990Research
Spring 2020ANSCI/DYSCI 373Animal Physiology
Spring 2020DYSCI 299Independent Study
Spring 2020DYSCI 399Coordinative Internship/cooperative Education
Spring 2020DYSCI 699Special Problems
Spring 2020DYSCI 990Research
Spring 2020INTER-AG 175Wise Seminar
Spring 2020OBS&GYN 990Research
Spring 2020PHMCOL-M 990Research
Fall 2019DYSCI 299Independent Study
Fall 2019DYSCI 699Special Problems
Fall 2019DYSCI 799Practicum in Dairy Science Teaching
Fall 2019DYSCI 990Research
Spring 2019ANSCI/DYSCI 373Animal Physiology
Spring 2019DYSCI 299Independent Study
Spring 2019DYSCI 699Special Problems
Spring 2019DYSCI 799Practicum in Dairy Science Teaching
Spring 2019DYSCI 990Research
Spring 2019NUTRSCI 991Research Nutrition
Spring 2019PHMCOL-M 990Research
Fall 2018DYSCI 299Independent Study
Fall 2018DYSCI 699Special Problems
Fall 2018DYSCI 990Research
Fall 2018NUTRSCI 991Research Nutrition
Fall 2018PHMCOL-M 990Research
Spring 2018ANSCI/DYSCI 373Animal Physiology

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