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ROBIN KURTZ

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Raw average: 4.85/5 from 40 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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MICRO304 · course not matched
Quality 4/5Difficulty 3/5
I absolutely loved Robin for micro 304! You can tell that she really cares about her students and wants them to succeed. I cannot speak highly enough of Robin and I would recommend her to any students enrolling in 304.
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MICRO102 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Robin really helped me like micro!! Took 101 and 102 at the same time and the material overlapped so it was pretty easy. One homework assignment and a quiz every week for this class. The class was hybrid and we went into lab 5x this semester, every other week. Definitely recommend going to office hours because she is super helpful if you just ask!
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MICRO101 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Robin is very helpful and makes the class simple. Readings are complementary, and are typically not on the exam. The quizzes associated with them are somewhat hard but they are open notes online. Exams make up the majority of the grade, but tophat and other minor extra credit is offered. Final is noncumulative too.
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MICRO101 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Professor Kurtz is amazing. She makes everything very clear for what you will need to know for the exam. Exams are straight forward, not difficult if you look over the study guides she provides. The weekly readings and quizzes are a little difficult but not bad. Tophat used for attendance. Gives extra credit towards the end for a little boost.
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MICRO304 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Robin is awesome! Loved having her for lab. It's clear she knows her stuff, and is very straightforward and helpful. Microbio 304 is a heavy hitting class, but she makes it fun and very doable!
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MICRO101 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Robin is so awesome. The lectures are very clear & theyre all recorded so if you miss 1 or 10 its very easy to be caught up. Beware there is required top hat. Robin gives you study guides for all the units, and thats all you really need to study. Lots of extra credit in the end, so if you just study the minimum an A should be no problem.
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Classes with ROBIN KURTZ

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Spring 2022MICROBIO 304Biology of Microorganisms Laboratory
Spring 2022MICROBIO 699Special Problems
Fall 2021MICROBIO 527Advanced Laboratory Techniques in Microbiology
Fall 2021MICROBIO 699Special Problems
Fall 2020MICROBIO 102General Microbiology Laboratory
Fall 2020MICROBIO 299Independent Study
Spring 2020MICROBIO 101General Microbiology
Spring 2020MICROBIO 551Capstone Research Project in Microbiology
Fall 2019MICROBIO 102General Microbiology Laboratory
Fall 2019MICROBIO 299Independent Study
Spring 2019MICROBIO 299Independent Study
Spring 2019MICROBIO 304Biology of Microorganisms Laboratory
Fall 2018MICROBIO 101General Microbiology
Fall 2018MICROBIO 304Biology of Microorganisms Laboratory
Spring 2018MICROBIO 102General Microbiology Laboratory
Spring 2018MICROBIO 699Special Problems
Fall 2017MICROBIO 527Advanced Laboratory Techniques in Microbiology
Spring 2017MICROBIO 551Capstone Research Project in Microbiology
Spring 2017MICROBIO 699Special Problems
Fall 2016MICROBIO 304Biology of Microorganisms Laboratory
Fall 2016MICROBIO 699Special Problems
Spring 2016MICROBIO 102General Microbiology Laboratory
Spring 2016MICROBIO 699Special Problems
Fall 2015MICROBIO 102General Microbiology Laboratory
Fall 2015MICROBIO 303Biology of Microorganisms
Fall 2015MICROBIO 699Special Problems
Spring 2015MICROBIO 304Biology of Microorganisms Laboratory
Spring 2015MICROBIO 699Special Problems
Fall 2014MICROBIO 303Biology of Microorganisms
Fall 2014MICROBIO 527Advanced Laboratory Techniques in Microbiology
Spring 2014MICROBIO 304Biology of Microorganisms Laboratory
Spring 2014MICROBIO 551Capstone Research Project in Microbiology
Fall 2013MICROBIO 299Independent Study
Fall 2013MICROBIO 303Biology of Microorganisms
Fall 2013MICROBIO 304Biology of Microorganisms Laboratory
Fall 2013MICROBIO 699Special Problems
Spring 2013MICROBIO 551Capstone Research Project in Microbiology
Spring 2013MICROBIO 699Special Problems
Fall 2012FOODSCI/MICROBIO 324Food Microbiology Laboratory
Fall 2012MICROBIO 527Advanced Laboratory Techniques in Microbiology
Spring 2012MICROBIO 304Biology of Microorganisms Laboratory
Spring 2012MICROBIO 699Special Problems
Fall 2011MICROBIO 527Advanced Laboratory Techniques in Microbiology
Spring 2011MICROBIO 304Biology of Microorganisms Laboratory
Spring 2011MICROBIO 399Coordinative Internship/cooperative Education
Fall 2010MICROBIO 299Independent Study
Fall 2010MICROBIO 304Biology of Microorganisms Laboratory
Fall 2010MICROBIO 699Special Problems
Spring 2010MICROBIO 551Capstone Research Project in Microbiology
Spring 2010MICROBIO 699Special Problems
Fall 2009FOODSCI/MICROBIO 324Food Microbiology Laboratory
Fall 2009MICROBIO 399Coordinative Internship/cooperative Education
Fall 2009MICROBIO 527Advanced Laboratory Techniques in Microbiology
Fall 2009MICROBIO 699Special Problems
Spring 2009MICROBIO 304Biology of Microorganisms Laboratory
Spring 2009MICROBIO 699Special Problems
Fall 2008MICROBIO 527Advanced Laboratory Techniques in Microbiology
Fall 2008MICROBIO 551Capstone Research Project in Microbiology
Spring 2008MICROBIO 304Biology of Microorganisms Laboratory
Spring 2008MICROBIO 527Advanced Laboratory Techniques in Microbiology
Spring 2008MICROBIO 551Capstone Research Project in Microbiology
Spring 2008MICROBIO 699Special Problems
Fall 2007MICROBIO 299Independent Study
Fall 2007MICROBIO 304Biology of Microorganisms Laboratory
Fall 2007MICROBIO 699Special Problems
Spring 2007MICROBIO 304Biology of Microorganisms Laboratory
Spring 2007MICROBIO 551Capstone Research Project in Microbiology
Fall 2006FOODSCI/MICROBIO 324Food Microbiology Laboratory
Fall 2006MICROBIO 299Independent Study
Fall 2006MICROBIO 304Biology of Microorganisms Laboratory
Fall 2006MICROBIO 527Advanced Laboratory Techniques in Microbiology
Fall 2006MICROBIO 699Special Problems

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