Current instructor

Margaret Bryer

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Raw average: 4.00/5 from 17 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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ANTHRO 105
Quality 3/5Difficulty 1/5
I found the content for most of the class to be very interesting. The class is very simple as long as you pay attention in lecture. Very nice professor!
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ANTHRO 105
Quality 4/5Difficulty 1/5
This class is simple, and the way Bryer structures the exams is great. The discussions and projects are easy as well.
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ANTHRO 105
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Great class to fill the biological science requirement. The majority of your grade is based 4 multiple-choice tests (with the lowest test being dropped) and discussion/lab assignments. Prof. Bryer was clearly very knowledgeable, but a little monotone at times. She did bring in guest lectures a few times, which were a nice change of pace.
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ANTHRO 105
Quality 4/5Difficulty 2/5
Bryer is knowledgeable and passionate about the topics. However, lectures felt somewhat unnecessary as she kindly posts lecture slides and study guides that tell you everything you need to know. Course is designed to be student-friendly with lowest exam getting dropped. Discussions are super interesting and were my favorite part of the class.
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ANTHRO 105
Quality 4/5Difficulty 1/5
super easy and interesting content. reads the whole lecture but all the info is on the slides, so you can never show up and be fine. 4 easy exams and lowest score gets dropped. lab section is super simple and you can usually leave early.
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ANTHRO 105
Quality 3/5Difficulty 2/5
I loved the slides made by the professor, but not the presentation of it - most of the times she simply read them. Labs were mad easy, exams were fair with all content discussed during lectures, not reading heavy. Interesting content
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Classes with Margaret Bryer

ANTHRO 444

Primate Nutritional Ecology

3 credits

A comprehensive course on primate nutritional ecology covering foraging theory, digestive physiology, nutrients, field/laboratory methods, and intersections with reproduction, disease, and conservation.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2026: 3.85 GPA, 84.6% A/AB (n=13 letter grades).

Margaret Bryer

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2026–Spring 2026 · limited sample
ANTHRO 690

Problems in Anthropology

3–4 credits

Problems in Anthropology offers independent research in physical anthropology, archaeology, or cultural anthropology under supervision.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

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

Margaret BryerJonathan Kenoyer+1 more

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2024–Spring 2026 · limited sample

Recorded teaching history

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2027ANTHRO 444Primate Nutritional Ecology
Spring 2027ANTHRO 690Problems in Anthropology
Spring 2027ANTHRO 698Directed Study
Spring 2027ANTHRO 699Directed Study
Spring 2027ANTHRO 990Research and Thesis
Spring 2027ANTHRO 999Reading and Research
Fall 2026ANTHRO 105Principles of Biological Anthropology
Fall 2026ANTHRO 698Directed Study
Fall 2026ANTHRO 699Directed Study
Fall 2026ANTHRO 990Research and Thesis
Fall 2026ANTHRO 999Reading and Research

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

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