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LYRIC BARTHOLOMAY

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Raw average: 4.58/5 from 19 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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ENTOM/MM&I/PATH-BIO/ZOOLOGY 350
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Lyric is a super nice professor and makes class very interesting, just be aware that there are no practice problems or exams for the final exam, she will ask random tidbit questions and everything she mentions are on the table for the exams so pay attention. Midterms are online, there are often participation points in class so go to class.
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MMI350 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
100% my favorite professor I've ever had. Super passionate, very knowledgable, and gives engaging lectures. Super busy but still makes time for her students if you ask. Got me super interested in parasites to the point that I think I want to lean into this field as a career!!!
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PATHBIO350 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
By far my favorite class during my entire experience here at UW-Madison. Dr. Bartholomay is an amazing professor, and her lectures are engaging, and interesting. She takes the time to learn our names and makes sure everyone is engaged. This was the first class where I would hope to be called on to answer a question!
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PATHBIO350 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Dr. B was great! Bi-weekly quizzes can be tricky, be sure to study! Course structure flows nicely, and Dr. B is very kind and personable and lectures are engaging and fun. Participation and engagement in class is a must - almost all lectures have some kind of P+E assignment, or she'll take attendance. Overall a great class!
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MMI350 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Dr. B is amazing--so passionate about her field & SO kind. 350 is graded by a LOT of small assignments, so be aware of deadlines. Short, non-cumulative exams online every 2-3 weeks. 75-80% of her lecture is writing on the board, which she posts on Canvas later w/ slides. If you weren't interested in parasitology before, you will be by the end!
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MMI350 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Dr. B really cares about her students and their learning. Although lectures are mandatory they feel worthwhile in attending. It's clear that she has taken student feedback and makes sure that classes and exams are educational but also interesting and not overwhelming. Would absolutely recommend taking one of her classes!
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Classes with LYRIC BARTHOLOMAY

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Spring 2026ENTOM/MM&I/PATH-BIO/ZOOLOGY 350Parasitology
Spring 2026PATH-BIO 515Regulatory Veterinary Medicine and Public Health
Spring 2026PATH-BIO 930Advanced Seminar
Spring 2026PATH-BIO 990Research
Fall 2025ENTOM 699Special Problems
Fall 2025PATH-BIO 930Advanced Seminar
Fall 2025PATH-BIO 990Research
Spring 2025ENTOM/MM&I/PATH-BIO/ZOOLOGY 350Parasitology
Spring 2025PATH-BIO 515Regulatory Veterinary Medicine and Public Health
Spring 2025PATH-BIO 930Advanced Seminar
Spring 2025PATH-BIO 990Research
Fall 2024PATH-BIO 299Independent Study
Fall 2024PATH-BIO 930Advanced Seminar
Fall 2024PATH-BIO 990Research
Spring 2024ENTOM/MM&I/PATH-BIO/ZOOLOGY 350Parasitology
Spring 2024PATH-BIO 515Regulatory Veterinary Medicine and Public Health
Spring 2024PATH-BIO 699Directed Study
Spring 2024PATH-BIO 930Advanced Seminar
Spring 2024PATH-BIO 990Research
Fall 2023PATH-BIO 699Directed Study
Fall 2023PATH-BIO 930Advanced Seminar
Fall 2023PATH-BIO 990Research
Spring 2023ENTOM/MM&I/PATH-BIO/ZOOLOGY 350Parasitology
Spring 2023PATH-BIO 515Regulatory Veterinary Medicine and Public Health
Spring 2023PATH-BIO 699Directed Study
Spring 2023PATH-BIO 930Advanced Seminar
Spring 2023PATH-BIO 990Research
Fall 2022PATH-BIO 299Independent Study
Fall 2022PATH-BIO 699Directed Study
Fall 2022PATH-BIO 930Advanced Seminar
Fall 2022PATH-BIO 990Research
Spring 2022ENTOM 699Special Problems
Spring 2022ENTOM/MM&I/PATH-BIO/ZOOLOGY 350Parasitology
Spring 2022PATH-BIO 515Regulatory Veterinary Medicine and Public Health
Spring 2022PATH-BIO 699Directed Study
Spring 2022PATH-BIO 990Research
Fall 2021ENTOM 699Special Problems
Fall 2021PATH-BIO 681Senior Honors Thesis I
Fall 2021PATH-BIO 990Research
Fall 2020PATH-BIO 699Directed Study
Fall 2020PATH-BIO 990Research
Spring 2020ENTOM 699Special Problems
Spring 2020ENTOM/MM&I/PATH-BIO/ZOOLOGY 350Parasitology
Spring 2020PATH-BIO 515Regulatory Veterinary Medicine and Public Health
Spring 2020PATH-BIO 930Advanced Seminar
Spring 2020PATH-BIO 990Research
Fall 2019PATH-BIO 299Independent Study
Fall 2019PATH-BIO 930Advanced Seminar
Fall 2019PATH-BIO 990Research
Spring 2019ENTOM 990Graduate Research and Thesis
Spring 2019ENTOM/MM&I/PATH-BIO/ZOOLOGY 350Parasitology
Spring 2019PATH-BIO 299Independent Study
Spring 2019PATH-BIO 990Research
Fall 2018ENTOM 699Special Problems
Fall 2018PATH-BIO 675Special Topics
Fall 2018PATH-BIO 699Directed Study
Fall 2018PATH-BIO 930Advanced Seminar
Fall 2018PATH-BIO 990Research
Spring 2018ENTOM 699Special Problems
Spring 2018ENTOM 990Graduate Research and Thesis
Spring 2018ENTOM/MM&I/PATH-BIO/ZOOLOGY 350Parasitology
Spring 2018PATH-BIO 515Regulatory Veterinary Medicine and Public Health
Spring 2018PATH-BIO 699Directed Study
Spring 2018PATH-BIO 990Research
Fall 2017ENTOM 699Special Problems
Fall 2017ENTOM 990Graduate Research and Thesis
Fall 2017PATH-BIO 699Directed Study
Fall 2017PATH-BIO 930Advanced Seminar
Fall 2017PATH-BIO 990Research
Spring 2017ENTOM 990Graduate Research and Thesis
Spring 2017ENTOM/MM&I/PATH-BIO/ZOOLOGY 350Parasitology
Spring 2017PATH-BIO 990Research
Fall 2016ENTOM 990Graduate Research and Thesis
Fall 2016PATH-BIO 299Independent Study
Fall 2016PATH-BIO 930Advanced Seminar
Fall 2016PATH-BIO 990Research
Spring 2016ENTOM 990Graduate Research and Thesis
Spring 2016ENTOM/MM&I/PATH-BIO/ZOOLOGY 350Parasitology
Spring 2016PATH-BIO 699Directed Study
Spring 2016PATH-BIO 930Advanced Seminar
Spring 2016PATH-BIO 990Research
Fall 2015ENTOM 990Graduate Research and Thesis
Fall 2015PATH-BIO 699Directed Study
Fall 2015PATH-BIO 930Advanced Seminar
Fall 2015PATH-BIO 990Research
Spring 2015PATH-BIO 699Directed Study
Spring 2015PATH-BIO 990Research
Fall 2014PATH-BIO 990Research

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