4 courses
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
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 3.67 GPA, 66.7% A/AB (n=3 letter grades).
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Fall 2024–Spring 2026 · limited sampleExplores how genetic differences reveal human evolutionary and demographic history, and how history shapes genetic diversity. Covers disease risks, ancestry kits, and limits of genomics for describing race.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Aaron Ragsdale
Aaron Ragsdale organized material well and made readings interesting and relevant. He was easy to reach during lectures and office hours, and students described the assignments as small. One student noted grading took longer than normal, attributing that delay to the TA rather than the professor.
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Spring 2023–Spring 2026Directed Studies in Zoology consists of selected research projects for juniors and seniors.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026Advanced research in biology as part of graduate program requirements, arranged with mentoring faculty.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history