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REBECCA SMITH

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Raw average: 4.00/5 from 1 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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BIOCHEM/BOTANY 621
Quality 4/5Difficulty 2/5
Smith is overall a good professor, she tries to engage the class and gives good feedback for journal presentations. The class overall is pretty easy since there are only 6 take home quizzes/homework and one journal presentation. As long as you pay attention in class, you will do good in his class.
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Classes with REBECCA SMITH

PLANTSCI 957

Seminar in Plant Breeding and Plant Genetics

1 credits

A graduate seminar exploring current research in plant breeding and genetics, including cutting-edge methods and findings.

No offering record · Spring 2026

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Rebecca Smith

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Fall 2025–Spring 2026 · limited sample
PLANTSCI 990

Research

1–12 credits

PLANTSCI 990 is a graduate research course involving independent research and writing under faculty supervision.

No offering record · Spring 2026

Irwin GoldmanShelby Ellison+18 more

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2026PLANTSCI 957Seminar in Plant Breeding and Plant Genetics
Spring 2026PLANTSCI 990Research
Fall 2025BIOCHEM/BOTANY 621Plant Biochemistry
Fall 2025PLANTSCI 340Plant Genome Engineering and Editing
Fall 2025PLANTSCI 699Special Problems
Fall 2025PLANTSCI 990Research

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