Current instructor

Shawn Kaeppler

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Raw average: 4.75/5 from 4 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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AGRONOMY338 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Intelligent, soft spoken and friendly professor. I would highly recommend taking Agronomy/Hort 338, especially with Dr. Shawn Kaeppler.
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AGRONOMY338 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Very personable professor and his lectures and demeanor are very relaxed and easy-going. I had him for a class relatively early in the morning and it was a nice way to start the day. Definitely do the practice tests a couple times to do well on the exams. He offers a good deal of extra credit and is an interesting guy to talk to.
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AGRONOMY338 · course not matched
Quality 4/5Difficulty 2/5
Never used the book. Class attendance is not mandatory; just study the powerpoints and you will be fine. Great teacher, very personable. Do his book reports and you will get an easy A. I doubt he actually reads them.
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AG338 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
Dr. Kaeppler is easily one of the best professors I have ever had. He is a great teacher. If you have an opportunity to take a class with him, do it - you will not regret it.
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Classes with Shawn Kaeppler

PLANTSCI 299

Independent Study

1–3 credits

Independent study involving research work under direct faculty guidance in Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences, where students arrange work and credits with their supervisor.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Irwin GoldmanShawn Kaeppler+23 more

No recorded grade history

PLANTSCI 920

Seminar in Plant Science and Technology

1 credits

A seminar focused on plant science presentations to prepare students for professional conferences, outreach meetings, and interactions with clients.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Shawn Kaeppler

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2025–Fall 2025 · limited sample
PLANTSCI 990

Research

1–12 credits

Independent research and writing for graduate students under faculty supervision, focusing on plant science and technology.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Irwin GoldmanShawn Kaeppler+23 more

No recorded grade history

Recorded teaching history

Distinct courses recorded per term

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2027PLANTSCI 299Independent Study
Spring 2027PLANTSCI 699Special Problems
Spring 2027PLANTSCI 920Seminar in Plant Science and Technology
Spring 2027PLANTSCI 990Research
Fall 2026PLANTSCI 299Independent Study
Fall 2026PLANTSCI 699Special Problems
Fall 2026PLANTSCI 990Research

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