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The class is entertaining, and there is no midterm or final. Raising the insect was cool and low-stress. I believe it's 95%+ for an A, so you will need to be on top of your work. I think this class is best paired with a few test-heavy classes, as you need to dedicate no time to studying for this class.Rate My Professors ↗
Easily the most annoying class I've ever taken. Says he expects "above and beyond" effort for an A and that "expected" effort is an AB, and assigns loads of busy work, but at the same time AI-generates assignment writeups. Grading is a bit strict. Not hard, and meets once a week is a plus. But expect to be really annoyed by work from this class.Rate My Professors ↗
Good class. Easy to get an A if you just do all the assignments. No final exam, only weekly writing assignments, a mini-documentary, small online quizzes, and of course, the raising a moth project. It's a little annoying that the cutoff for an A is a 95%, but the work is so easy that it's not hard to achieve this. Would recommend for easy science.Rate My Professors ↗
Good professor. Very flexible, fair grading, very knowledgeable in the material and always interesting explanations of it. Would recommend.Rate My Professors ↗
Entomology 201 is such an interesting class. You learn so much more than you think. Lots of online stuff so good if you need a more flexible semester. You definitely do have to put in work, lots of projects that you can't just skate through, but they are super interesting.Rate My Professors ↗
I absolutely love Sean, he is so nice and always willing to help you with any questions you may have. You meet once a week for discussion but he also lectures there and does a great job at it. This class is so easy for the most part except when TA Elizabeth Ng grades your stuff she practically grades it based off of whatever mood she's in that day.Rate My Professors ↗
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ENTOM 299 is an independent study course where students conduct research in entomology under faculty guidance.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleENTOM 681 is a senior honors thesis course for undergraduate Entomology students, involving individual study arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
ENTOM 691 is an individual study course for undergraduates completing an entomology thesis under faculty supervision.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
ENTOM 699 is a special problems course involving individual advanced work in entomology under faculty guidance.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2019: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=6 letter grades); Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=4 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleENTOM 801 is a colloquium providing exposure to current entomology research through weekly speakers with diverse career backgrounds.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Fall 2023 · limited sampleENTOM 990 is a graduate research course where students conduct independent laboratory research under faculty supervision to prepare their thesis.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
A survey course examining the importance of insects in the environment, including beneficial species, disease carriers, agricultural pests, and issues related to insect control agents.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Sean Schoville is described as entertaining, passionate, and easygoing, with lectures that are generally interesting. Reviewers appreciate his engaging teaching style and the low-stress environment he fosters, noting that the class is fun and flexible.
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026ZOOLOGY 990 is a graduate research course where students conduct advanced biological research under faculty mentorship to fulfill program requirements.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | ENTOM 299 | Independent Study |
| Fall 2026 | ENTOM 681 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | ENTOM 691 | Senior Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | ENTOM 699 | Special Problems |
| Fall 2026 | ENTOM 801 | Colloquium |
| Fall 2026 | ENTOM 990 | Graduate Research and Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | ENTOM/ENVIRST 201 | Insects and Human Culture-a Survey Course in Entomology |
| Fall 2026 | ZOOLOGY 990 | Research |
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