Current instructor

Richard Chappell

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Raw average: 5.00/5 from 2 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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What students say

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BMI/STAT 642
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
Professor Richard Chappell was my professor for one of my final classes and he is one of the greatest people and professors I've ever met. He truly cares about what he teaches and shares his passion clearly. He's incredibly helpful outside of class and willing to work with every student. I highly recommend Prof. Chappell
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Classes with Richard Chappell

BMI 699

Independent Study

1–8 credits

BMI 699 is an independent study course allowing students to pursue directed study beyond the standard curriculum.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Richard ChappellMark Craven+22 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample
BMI 899

Pre-dissertator Research

1–12 credits

BMI 899 is a pre-dissertator research course for graduate students preparing for dissertation work.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

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

Richard ChappellMark Craven+28 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sample
STAT 699

Directed Study

1–6 credits

STAT 699 is a directed study course where students engage in projects arranged with a faculty member.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Kris SankaranCecile Ane+25 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample
STAT 990

Research

1–12 credits

STAT 990 is an independent research and writing course for graduate students under faculty supervision.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Kris SankaranRishabh Dudeja+45 more

No recorded grade history

Recorded teaching history

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TermCourseTitle
Fall 2026BMI 699Independent Study
Fall 2026BMI 899Pre-dissertator Research
Fall 2026BMI 990Dissertator Research
Fall 2026MEDICINE 990Research
Fall 2026STAT 681Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2026STAT 699Directed Study
Fall 2026STAT 990Research

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

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