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William Karasov

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Classes with William Karasov

ENVIRST 699

Directed Study

1–3 credits

Directed Study is independent work in environmental studies overseen by a qualified instructor.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=1 letter grades).

Heather SwanHolly Gibbs+12 more

No recorded grade history

ZOOLOGY 199

Directed Study

1–3 credits

Directed study or independent research where students experience hypothesis development and research through faculty mentorship.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Sharon ThomaLauren Riters+6 more

No recorded grade history

ZOOLOGY 299

Directed Studies in Zoology

1–3 credits

Directed Studies in Zoology offers directed study or independent research where students experience hypothesis development and research through faculty mentorship.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Scott HartmanSharon Thoma+29 more

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2024–Spring 2026 · limited sample
ZOOLOGY 699

Directed Studies in Zoology

1–6 credits

Directed Studies in Zoology consists of selected research projects for juniors and seniors.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Scott HartmanKaren Strier+52 more

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Spring 2026
ZOOLOGY 990

Research

1–9 credits

Advanced research in biology as part of graduate program requirements, arranged with mentoring faculty.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Karen StrierJeff Hardin+39 more

No recorded grade history

Recorded teaching history

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2027ENVIRST 699Directed Study
Spring 2027F&WECOL 681Senior Honors Thesis
Spring 2027ZOOLOGY 199Directed Study
Spring 2027ZOOLOGY 299Directed Studies in Zoology
Spring 2027ZOOLOGY 681Senior Honors Thesis
Spring 2027ZOOLOGY 682Senior Honors Thesis
Spring 2027ZOOLOGY 691Senior Thesis
Spring 2027ZOOLOGY 692Senior Thesis
Spring 2027ZOOLOGY 699Directed Studies in Zoology
Spring 2027ZOOLOGY 990Research
Fall 2026ENVIRST 699Directed Study
Fall 2026F&WECOL 399Coordinative Internship/cooperative Education
Fall 2026F&WECOL 681Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2026F&WECOL 682Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2026ZOOLOGY 199Directed Study
Fall 2026ZOOLOGY 299Directed Studies in Zoology
Fall 2026ZOOLOGY 681Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2026ZOOLOGY 682Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2026ZOOLOGY 691Senior Thesis
Fall 2026ZOOLOGY 692Senior Thesis
Fall 2026ZOOLOGY 699Directed Studies in Zoology

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