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Shelby Ellison

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Raw average: 4.40/5 from 5 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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PLANTSCI 110
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
great professor, exams weren't too difficult and I found myself interested in the content of the course not thinking that I would when I signed up
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HORT120 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5
Shelby is an awesome professor and HORT120 is a great biological science credit for not-sciencey people. Shelby offers lots of extra credit opportunities and makes study guides before the exams to help prepare. Overall, a very interesting and easy class that I always looked forward to. Shelby was incredible, definitely recommend!
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HORT120 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5
She was super sweet, as well as the TAs. She makes the study guide questions to be super close to the question as the exams, which makes it really nice for studying. There are attendance quizzes, but you can easily do the lecture notes from home if there isn't a quiz that day.
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HORT120 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Shelby is very kind. Occasional participation quizzes to make sure you're showing up. Overall an Easy class, 60% of your grade is just showing up and completing occasional assignments/lab. Exam wasn't too difficult, you can cram the day before and be fine.
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Classes with Shelby Ellison

PLANTSCI 240

The Science of Cannabis

1 credits

The Science of Cannabis covers the history, legality, regulation, anatomy, agronomy, and sustainable processing of industrial hemp for food, fiber, and cannabinoids, with hands-on growing experience.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Shelby Ellison

No recorded grade history

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 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

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2027PLANTSCI 240The Science of Cannabis
Spring 2027PLANTSCI 299Independent Study
Spring 2027PLANTSCI 699Special Problems
Spring 2027PLANTSCI 990Research
Fall 2026AGROECOL 990Research
Fall 2026PLANTSCI 110Introduction to Plant Science and Technology
Fall 2026PLANTSCI 299Independent Study
Fall 2026PLANTSCI 501Principles of Plant Breeding
Fall 2026PLANTSCI 699Special Problems
Fall 2026PLANTSCI 799Practicum in Plant Sciences Teaching
Fall 2026PLANTSCI 990Research

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