Quality 4/5Difficulty 2/5
Not a bad class if looking for an easy credit or an introduction to global health. Some of the topics were a bit biased, but the course was more than manageable.Rate My Professors ↗
Current instructor
Susan Paskewitz
What students say
Original student reviews · all captured dates
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Dr. P is super knowledgeable and really cares about global health. Class lectures are boring and just busywork, but attendance is required (they do take attendance). Capstone project was really interesting and fun, and class flow is a good pace and makes sense.Rate My Professors ↗
Quality 3/5Difficulty 1/5
If you have a pulse and do all the work, you can pass this class. As an introductory course, the professors and TA's are very hesitant to take off points on your work even when you do the bare minimum like I did. I managed to get a grade over 100% after the course, and with drops, I didn't have to engage with the course after Thanksgiving. Easy A.Rate My Professors ↗
Quality 1/5Difficulty 1/5
she's annoying and assigns weird deadlines in the middle of the day (the assignments says due on Thursday but the first 1/2 is due Tuesday with no reminder) of the day, Will not give you an extension, but the class is easy but extremely boring. I don't think she even teaches the class that often always lets someone else do the lectures.Rate My Professors ↗
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
I loved Dr. Paskewitz and wish she taught more of nutri sci 203! She is very knowledgeable and passionate about teaching. I learned so much from her and she has definitely furthered my interest in global health. There was a lot of content in the lectures, but she provides study packs that guide you through the lectures. Know that info for exams!Rate My Professors ↗
Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5
One of the easiest, yet most interesting courses I've taken on campus. Online modules can be long and exhausting, but are filled with informative, necessary content. Good topic variety and mostly clear grading criteria. No exams, 4 "portfolios" (6 pts). 8 open-note quizzes on class content, only 4 points each, plus attendance and discussion posts.Rate My Professors ↗
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Classes with Susan Paskewitz
ENTOM 299
Independent Study
1–3 creditsIndependent Study in Entomology involves research work under direct faculty guidance. Students arrange the specific work and credits with their supervising instructor.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2014: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=9 letter grades); Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=2 letter grades).
No recorded grade history
Coordination of an Entomology internship or cooperative education experience under faculty and site supervision.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
ENTOM 682
Senior Honors Thesis
2–4 creditsSecond semester of individual study for undergraduate Honors students completing a thesis in Entomology. Students review literature, apply research methodologies, and write a thesis based on original research.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
ENTOM 699
Special Problems
1–4 creditsSpecial Problems offers individual advanced work in an area of Entomology under the direct guidance of a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2016: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=10 letter grades); Fall 2016: 3.93 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=7 letter grades); Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=4 letter grades).
No recorded grade history
ENTOM 799
Practicum in Entomology Teaching
1–3 creditsPracticum in Entomology Teaching provides instructional orientation, supervised direct teaching, student evaluation experience, and teaching performance analysis in agricultural life sciences.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
ENTOM 990
Graduate Research and Thesis
1–12 creditsGraduate Research and Thesis involves independent laboratory research to prepare a graduate thesis under faculty supervision in entomology.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Recorded teaching history
Distinct courses recorded per term
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| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | ENTOM 299 | Independent Study |
| Spring 2027 | ENTOM 399 | Coordinative Internship/cooperative Education |
| Spring 2027 | ENTOM 682 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | ENTOM 699 | Special Problems |
| Spring 2027 | ENTOM 799 | Practicum in Entomology Teaching |
| Spring 2027 | ENTOM 990 | Graduate Research and Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | ENTOM 299 | Independent Study |
| Fall 2026 | ENTOM 681 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | ENTOM 699 | Special Problems |
| Fall 2026 | ENTOM 875 | Special Topics |
| Fall 2026 | ENTOM 990 | Graduate Research and Thesis |
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