Special Topics
1–5 creditsSpecial Topics course where topics vary, exploring current topics and trends in veterinary medicine.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 20264,369 courses
Special Topics course where topics vary, exploring current topics and trends in veterinary medicine.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2026Covers basic principles of clinical management for exotic pet species, emphasizing small mammals, birds, and reptiles kept as companion animals.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2023–Spring 2026Introduction to veterinary dentistry principles and practice, covering anesthesia, extractions, oral pathology, periodontal disease, trauma, and feline-specific conditions.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2023–Spring 2026Directed study involving laboratory or library projects in specific subject areas under direct faculty guidance. Not open to DVM students.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2023–Spring 2023 · limited sampleA clinical rotation developing proficiency in basic veterinary care, restraint, sampling, and drug administration for common exotic pet species including small mammals, birds, and reptiles.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2026A veterinary rotation focused on developing clinical proficiency in wildlife rehabilitation through hands-on work with licensed rehabilitators and UW veterinarians.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleA DVM oncology course for managing small animal cancer patients through diagnosis, treatment, and client communication.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
A fourth-year DVM rotation applying clinical veterinary medicine in a small animal oncology setting focused on radiotherapy, covering tumor types, radiation techniques, and clinical skills.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sampleSmall animal surgical oncology course focusing on diagnosis, treatment, and case management under veterinary supervision, emphasizing clinical reasoning and decision-making.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Clinical Ophthalmology Rotation provides veterinary students experience in ocular examination, problem solving, and formulating diagnostic and therapeutic plans for animal eye disease.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2026Advanced training in small, large, and exotic animal anesthesia and pain management within a critical care context.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sampleA DVM rotation covering dentistry, oral medicine, and surgery with comprehensive patient care using progressive methods, hospital resources, and interdisciplinary specialists.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sampleSmall Animal Ultrasound Elective introduces hands-on ultrasound imaging, covering ultrasound physics, literature, and problem-based case studies.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sampleExperiencing Theatre explores how theatre is made by attending live performances, watching filmed productions, and engaging in colloquiums with professionals to develop critical thinking and empathy.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Dan Lisowski
The workload included one 50-minute lecture per week and watching plays, either in person or online. Grading relied heavily on attendance and submitting weekly reactions or quizzes about the viewed performances.
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2026Fundamentals of Theatrical Design covers foundational elements of theatrical design and skills to translate text into visual and/or aural content.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2026Voice 1: Effective Communication introduces voice and speech fundamentals, focusing on healthful vocal function and methods of expression for acting and public speaking.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2026Introduction to Acting provides a basic overview of acting craft, developing actor tools related to voice, movement, language skills, and engaging communication for professional and personal contexts.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Stephen Tabor
The course required few assignments beyond participation and acting, with extra credit opportunities available for major tests and essays.
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2026Technical Theatre Fundamentals covers mounting theatrical productions through scenery, costumes, lighting, sound, and stage management with lectures and practical experience.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2026Acting Skills for Life applies acting techniques to non-arts settings like business and education, focusing on public speaking confidence, communication, and managing stage fright.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Clare Haden
Students described the workload as light, with short, informal writing assignments and brief readings. One student noted the work felt like less than two credits, while others found the varied weekly tasks manageable and fun.
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2026Scenic Studio Practicum involves working with designers and technicians to build University Theatre productions while honing technical theater skills.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sampleCostume Studio Practicum hones Technical Theater Fundamentals skills by working with designers and technicians to build University Theatre productions.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sampleA practicum where students hone technical theater skills by working with designers and technicians to build University Theatre productions, focusing on lighting and sound studio operations.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sampleIntermediate voice training covering techniques for vocal strength, range, flexibility, diction, tone production, resonance, and articulation.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Colleen Conroy
Assignments initially felt silly but ultimately boosted confidence and body awareness. The course was rated as easy in difficulty.
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2023–Spring 2025 · limited sampleFundamentals of Acting focuses on developing voice, characterization, and physicality techniques, applying them in individual performance and scene study of contemporary dramatic texts.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Audrey Standish
The course represents a significant step up from introductory levels, with the instructor consistently raising the bar for actors and pushing students to improve.
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2026Explores the history, business, and technology of video games through a performance framework, analyzing consoles, handhelds, and PCs to examine their cultural impact across eras.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2026–Spring 2026 · limited samplePRODUCING THEATRE focuses on fundamental principles and practical operational knowledge of different theatrical business models.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2023–Spring 2026 · limited sampleBackstage Practicum involves participation as a backstage run crew member for one University Theatre production, covering roles like wardrobe, deck, and light board operation.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2024–Fall 2025 · limited sampleExplores multiple approaches to reading plays from important periods, emphasizing older works in contemporary repertory and linking materials to University Theatre productions when possible.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Auditioning for Stage and Screen develops career-focused skills for theatre and on-camera auditions, including cold readings, monologues, improvisation, and casting perspectives.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Intro course analyzing race, gender, and diversity in U.S. settings via theatre/drama. Uses the Theatre for Cultural and Social Awareness Method to question biases and encourage healthy dialogue.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Mark Hairston
One student reported the class involved lots of reading and that answers were often marked wrong unless they matched the professor's specific interpretation.
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2026