Historical grades cover up to five years through the selected term. Grade sorting prioritizes courses with at least 100 letter grades.
BOTANY 265 explores the ecology of rainforests and coral reefs, covering their biological processes and conservation challenges.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Reviewers rate the difficulty as a 4, indicating a challenging course that requires significant effort to succeed.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleBOTANY 299 is a directed study course that introduces students to research questions and provides mentorship in a botany research environment.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited samplePLANT ANATOMY covers the structure and development of seed plants, primarily flowering plants, emphasizing structure-function relationships.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The course features a large group project and extra credit opportunities, though one reviewer notes lectures may not align with exam content.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025BOTANY 330 introduces the ecology, evolution, and biology of freshwater, terrestrial, and marine algae.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited samplePLANT SYSTEMATICS integrates taxonomy, evolution, and phylogenetics with emphasis on flowering plants.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025BOTANY 499 is an intermediate directed research course where students explore botany research questions under faculty mentorship.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleBOTANY 681 is a senior honors thesis course involving individual research arranged with a faculty member for Botany majors.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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BOTANY 682 is a senior honors thesis course involving individual research arranged with a faculty member for Botany majors.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleBOTANY 691 is a senior thesis course focused on individual research conducted under faculty supervision.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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BOTANY 692 is a senior thesis course involving individual research arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleBOTANY 698 is a directed study course for advanced research projects arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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BOTANY 699 is a directed study course where students explore botany research questions under faculty mentorship.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleA graduate seminar covering topics and recent advances in the literature of Plant Ecology.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Spring 2022–Spring 2025 · limited sampleBOTANY 960 is a graduate seminar covering topics and recent advances in the literature of Plant Physiology.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Fall 2024–Fall 2024 · limited sampleBOTANY 993 is a research course focused on independent study in Fungal Biology.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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BOTANY 994 is an independent research course focused on plant systematics.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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BOTANY 995 is an independent research course in the area of Plant Ecology.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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BOTANY 996 is an independent research course in plant physiology.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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FOUNDATIONS OF EVOLUTION explores key themes and debates in evolutionary biology over the last 50 years through reading and discussion.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Fall 2022–Fall 2022 · limited sampleConservation Biology investigates nature protection and biodiversity preservation through biological and socioeconomic factors.
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Fall 2025–Spring 2026 · limited sampleIntroductory Ecology covers organism-environment relationships, population dynamics, community organization, and human-environment action programs.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Tony Ives: Tests carry the most weight, so students emphasize completing all extra credit to boost their final grade. Quizzes are short but tricky, requiring careful attention to lecture material and readings.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026Dendrology course focusing on identification, ecology, and uses of woody plants native to Wisconsin through lab and field work.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025Explores fungal genetics, genomics, and physiology using plant pathogenic fungi and model systems to understand plant/fungal interactions.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Fall 2022–Fall 2022 · limited sampleExplores how physical and biological factors affect the distribution of terrestrial biomes, ecosystem types, and biodiversity.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The course includes weekly quizzes, readings, group presentations on biological papers, and a final essay, with tests described as clear and straightforward.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025PLANTS, PARASITES, AND PEOPLE explores the interaction between society and plant-associated microbes, covering topics like the Irish potato famine, pesticides, and genetically engineered organisms.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The workload is generally light, consisting of weekly quizzes, three midterms, and self-directed lab assignments. Reviewers note that attendance is mandatory for participation, but the exams and quizzes are considered straightforward if students review the material.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026A graduate seminar covering topics and recent advances in the literature of Mycology.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Spring 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleGeneral Ecology covers the ecology of organisms through biosphere levels, studying interactions in field and lab settings.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Thomas Givnish: Reviewers report high difficulty, citing exams based on memorizing old research papers and homework that leads to failure without TA help. The teaching style is described as rushing through topics with wordy definitions.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026BSE 1 is a full-time off-campus work experience combining classroom theory with practical operations knowledge to build a professional career background.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleApplies basic engineering principles like mass/energy balances and fluid flow to agricultural and biological systems.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Jessica Drewry, Troy Runge: Runge's homework requires EES software and can be challenging, though exams are often considered manageable with practice. Drewry's course was rated difficult, with students finding her lectures hard to follow.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025Introduction to computer aided design (CAD) concepts, techniques, and design synthesis.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Students should expect 3-6 hours of weekly work, with exams described as hard but curved, and all assignments completed online.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025