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Laura Monahan

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Classes with Laura Monahan

ZOOLOGY 299

Directed Studies in Zoology

1–3 credits

ZOOLOGY 299 is a directed study course where students conduct independent research and develop hypotheses under faculty mentorship.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Sharon ThomaJeff Hardin+27 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sample
ZOOLOGY 405

Introduction to Museum Studies in the Natural Sciences

2–3 credits

Introduction to natural history museums covering history, specimen preparation, ethics, and career opportunities.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.80 GPA, 93.3% A/AB (n=15 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.96 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=14 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.90 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=15 letter grades).

Laura Monahan

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sample
ZOOLOGY 691

Senior Thesis

1–6 credits

ZOOLOGY 691 is a mentored individual research and study course for students completing a senior thesis.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Scott HartmanKaren Strier+34 more

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ZOOLOGY 699

Directed Studies in Zoology

1–6 credits

ZOOLOGY 699 offers selected research projects for junior and senior students.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=10 letter grades); Fall 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades); Spring 2026: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=10 letter grades).

Scott HartmanKaren Strier+46 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2026

Recorded teaching history

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TermCourseTitle
Fall 2026ZOOLOGY 299Directed Studies in Zoology
Fall 2026ZOOLOGY 405Introduction to Museum Studies in the Natural Sciences
Fall 2026ZOOLOGY 681Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2026ZOOLOGY 691Senior Thesis
Fall 2026ZOOLOGY 699Directed Studies in Zoology
Fall 2026ZOOLOGY 799Independent Study

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