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Mary Halloran

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ZOO555 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Professor Halloran's class is a hidden gem at UW-Madison. Her descriptions and explanations are exquisitely clear, so much so that you can easily get engrossed in the concepts she is speaking about without being disrupted by the jargon that often surrounds biology. Very well-respected, inspirational, and an amazing professor.
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Classes with Mary Halloran

GENETICS 990

Research

1–12 credits

Independent laboratory research in preparation of a graduate thesis under supervision of a faculty member.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

David BaumJeff Hardin+71 more

No recorded grade history

NEURODPT 699

Directed Study

1–4 credits

Directed Study (NEURODPT 699) involves independent work where students apply coursework concepts to real-life situations, search scientific literature, and develop critical thinking.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Yevgenya GrinblatMary Halloran+24 more

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Spring 2026
ZOOLOGY 299

Directed Studies in Zoology

1–3 credits

Directed Studies in Zoology offers directed study or independent research where students experience hypothesis development and research through faculty mentorship.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=1 letter grades).

Scott HartmanSharon Thoma+29 more

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2024–Spring 2026 · limited sample
ZOOLOGY 500

Undergraduate Neurobiology Seminar

1 credits

An undergraduate seminar covering neurobiology research topics from molecular to integrative systems, featuring discussions by UW-Madison faculty researchers.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Mary Halloran

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Spring 2026
ZOOLOGY 699

Directed Studies in Zoology

1–6 credits

Directed Studies in Zoology consists of selected research projects for juniors and seniors.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=2 letter grades).

Scott HartmanKaren Strier+52 more

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Spring 2026
ZOOLOGY 990

Research

1–9 credits

Advanced research in biology as part of graduate program requirements, arranged with mentoring faculty.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Karen StrierJeff Hardin+39 more

No recorded grade history

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2027GENETICS 990Research
Spring 2027NEURODPT 699Directed Study
Spring 2027NEURODPT 990Research and Thesis
Spring 2027NTP 990Research and Thesis
Spring 2027ZOOLOGY 299Directed Studies in Zoology
Spring 2027ZOOLOGY 500Undergraduate Neurobiology Seminar
Spring 2027ZOOLOGY 681Senior Honors Thesis
Spring 2027ZOOLOGY 682Senior Honors Thesis
Spring 2027ZOOLOGY 691Senior Thesis
Spring 2027ZOOLOGY 692Senior Thesis
Spring 2027ZOOLOGY 699Directed Studies in Zoology
Spring 2027ZOOLOGY 990Research
Fall 2026GENETICS 990Research
Fall 2026NEURODPT 699Directed Study
Fall 2026NEURODPT 990Research and Thesis
Fall 2026NTP 990Research and Thesis
Fall 2026ZOOLOGY 299Directed Studies in Zoology
Fall 2026ZOOLOGY 500Undergraduate Neurobiology Seminar
Fall 2026ZOOLOGY 681Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2026ZOOLOGY 682Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2026ZOOLOGY 691Senior Thesis
Fall 2026ZOOLOGY 692Senior Thesis
Fall 2026ZOOLOGY 699Directed Studies in Zoology
Fall 2026ZOOLOGY 990Research

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