| OCEAN 121 |
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I am recommending this course to:
anyone and everyone
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I am recommending this course because:
Great course if you are looking to take a 2 credit GPA booster. Professor Kelley has been involved in the some of the most fascinating research in oceanography. Class is pretty easy as long as you are willing to put in some effort every week (even if this is not something you want to major in). If you like watching National Geographic and the Discovery Channel, then this is definitely a class you'll want to take!
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| INFO 498 |
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I am recommending this course to:
Social Media enthusiasts and technologists
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I am recommending this course because:
You will gain a historic perspective and a broad yet deep understanding of the variety of platforms and technologies. Using case studies, this course will show you how organizations (for-profit, non-profit, educational, government) leverage social media. You will gain experience in using social media for a real-world organization.
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| ESS 106 |
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I am recommending this course to:
If you're looking for a 3 credit class to fill up some credits (and some I&S credit), this is the class to take!
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I am recommending this course because:
Awesome class with awesome professor. Brittany Brand makes classes interesting and exciting, and even after a long day of classes, sitting in her lectures always cheers me up.
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| C ENV 110 |
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I am recommending this course to:
...students or anyone interested in nutrition, environmental science, global, public, and environmental health.
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I am recommending this course because:
[it is valuable] for those interested in researching more on how mass food production affects the environment on a local and worldwide standpoint.
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| MKTG 415 |
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I am recommending this course to:
To all business majors who want to stretch their analytical thinking skills and learn skills that will actually apply and help you make a difference in the workplace.
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I am recommending this course because:
This course was very valuable. I learned better critical thinking skills and gained a valuable understanding of pricing. This class seems more applicable to post-college activities than most I have taken.
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| ESS 472 |
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I am recommending this course to:
If you are a science or engineering major, there are no pre-reqs but a background in physics, electronics, or building things comes in handy.
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I am recommending this course because:
You get to build a high powered rocket and all the instrumentation for it and launch it a couple thousand feet up. It is a great way to learn a bit about electronics, physics, machine shop work, and teamwork plus you get to go to Mansfield, WA in the fall and Black Rock, Arizona over spring break to launch your projects.
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| EDUC 401 |
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I am recommending this course to:
I highly recommend this class for new students, especially education major and business entrepreneurship major as they will learn about how to set up a new venture and teaching others how to do it at the same time.
Overall, this course is an amazing experience for all students at UW.
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I am recommending this course because:
It is a great 2-credit class for those who are interested in teaching and being involved in social non-profit organizations such as Ashoka Seattle and Youth Venture Seattle.
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| HIST 112 |
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I am recommending this course to:
History majors / non-majors alike; people who like history.
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I am recommending this course because:
While this course was challenging, the lectures were awesome. A lot of reading and it's a W course. HOWEVER, Prof. Charity Urbanski does an amazing job! She's funny, and her knowledge is ridiculous.
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| ART 120 |
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I am recommending this course to:
ANYONE WHO IS FOND OF THE ARTS IN GENERAL. TAKE THIS COURSE!
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I am recommending this course because:
It is fun, challenging and dynamic. You really learn in a fast paced intensive way all of the material for the course.
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| ESS 100 |
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I am recommending this course to:
ANYONE! But mainly non-sciency people with an interest in dinosaurs like myself.
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I am recommending this course because:
The professor is funny and, for someone who has always hated the more formal sciences, she has made it easy to love learning about dinosaurs. The class is very interesting and fairly easy as it is 2 credits.
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| PSYCH 200 |
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I am recommending this course to:
New students/exchange student/people who like animals
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I am recommending this course because:
This course is very interesting with a movie every Friday. Animals are super cute, the instructor (Beecher) is very nice. You can learn a lot as well as take straightforward exams.
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| POL S 353 |
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I am recommending this course to:
Political science majors, political junkies, fans of politics in general.
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I am recommending this course because:
It is the coolest thing ever. It is a simulation of the House of Representatives and you get to be a legislator...and write bills...and give floor speeches...and that is your grade! It's an amazing way to learn about the legislative system through a fun and engaging hands-on approach.
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| C LIT 272 |
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I am recommending this course to:
anyone who loves horror movies!
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I am recommending this course because:
I've learned more in this class than all my other classes combined and the professor (Jennifer Bean) is awesome!
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| LING 200 |
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I am recommending this course to:
people who are interested in learning about how language works, or people who need relatively easy I&S credits.
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I am recommending this course because:
This is one of those rare classes that teaches you a lot of valuable information, yet has a very light workload that enables you to boost your grade. Laura McGarrity in particular is a great lecturer who will tell you exactly what you need to know.
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| Biol 118, 119 |
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I am recommending this course to:
undergraduate students before taking an Epidemiology course and for undergraduate students of the Environmental and Occupational Health Program.
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I am recommending this course because:
Provides a basic understanding on human physiological responses during stress, normal baseline, and chemical additives. A lot better than taking Biol 220 which is a crash course in Animal and Plant Anatomy and Physiology. This course is not helpful in ENVH program since Ecology related courses or further Biology related courses are not a part of its electives or core requirements except LAB courses that only requires knowledge of microbiology and cellular biology.
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| AAS 306 |
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I am recommending this course to:
anyone.
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I am recommending this course because:
Great teacher & TA's.
Easy to follow.
Clear cut course.
Not too much work; good workload.
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| SIS 200 |
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I am recommending this course to:
everyone.
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I am recommending this course because:
It's a challenging but very interesting and engaging course that goes into the depths and significance of world history during 1250 to 1914. I have learned many things about how events of those times have impacted today's society. I also enjoyed the class discussions about today's news and tying it back to history. Take it with Kasaba!!! He's the best!
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| HIST 152 |
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I am recommending this course to:
anyone.
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I am recommending this course because:
It's really helpful and very interesting. Learn more about Africa and European colonialism.
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| BIOL 100 |
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I am recommending this course to:
non-majors, and people who have enjoyed the medication/addiction part of Psych 101.
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I am recommending this course because:
The professor is very clear with expectations, the material is very interesting, class is more concept-based, and less about regurgitating info, and class material is well-written and clear.
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| CSE 190 |
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I am recommending this course to:
anyone with a creative drive or who loves new technology.
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I am recommending this course because:
It's REALLY fun. A bit of a challenge for people new to CS, but makes you want to major in it.
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| PSYCH 250 |
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I am recommending this course to:
all students!
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I am recommending this course because:
I learned so much. Professor Jean Yi did a great job! Favorite class of my undergrad life!
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| CHID/ENGL 205 |
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I am recommending this course to:
new students/anyone.
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I am recommending this course because:
This is a great course to take before other English or Philosophy courses. It will equip you with some basic philosophy of science, metaphysics, and writing/discussion skills that really are invaluable. I'm not sure if other professors teach this course, but try to take it from Leroy Searle.
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| SOC 331 |
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I am recommending this course to:
students in many disciplines with an open mind to topics that are often swept under the rug.
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I am recommending this course because:
This class is intellectually stimulating, broad in information and covers a wide array of topics including health disparities, social inequalities, urban populations and public policy measures. The class combines lecture, film, readings, short essays and very stimulating discussion.
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| PSYCH 202 |
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I am recommending this course to:
people interested in understanding the brain.
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I am recommending this course because:
It is easier than taking all this chemistry and then taking Biology 180.
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| ASTRO 270 |
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I am recommending this course to:
new students, anyone looking for a good elective that has an interest in Astronomy.
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I am recommending this course because:
It is a wonderful elective! One of the best classes I have taken. I am not majoring in astronomy and it was great for covering basic material and gaining public speaking experience. You get to learn how to operate telescopes and the planetarium.
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| GEOG 271 |
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I am recommending this course to:
anyone.
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I am recommending this course because:
It is *beyond* interesting.
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| ANTH 469 |
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I am recommending this course to:
anyone interested in health concerns, especially in developing countries.
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I am recommending this course because:
You'll become a better world citizen from it.
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| CHID 260 |
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I am recommending this course to:
anyone!
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I am recommending this course because:
It is such a great course for diversity issues with a lot of hands-on assignments and new guest speakers every week!
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| AES 150 |
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I am recommending this course to:
new students, people interested in history and people who want to know about diversity.
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I am recommending this course because:
Because Connie So offers extra credit, the mid-term is straightforward, and the reading is manageable.
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| SOC 110 |
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I am recommending this course to:
anyone.
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I am recommending this course because:
It was great, relevant to the world today. Every lecture with Susan Pitchford was amazing, very insightful. This is truly a really good course.
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| PSYCH 245 |
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I am recommending this course to:
anyone.
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I am recommending this course because:
Very interesting material that is relevant and highly useful to anyone who socializes (so pretty much everyone).
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| GEN ST 391 |
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I am recommending this course to:
everyone!
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I am recommending this course because:
Because it's amazing!
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| SIS 201 |
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I am recommending this course to:
any student.
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I am recommending this course because:
Take the course during Winter Quarter, if it is being taught by Joel Migdal. He is one of the best teachers I have had. Also, the course will go over aspects of the past 100 years and give an overall world history of why the world has become the way it is. You will learn what reasons went into the creation of the UN, IMF, WTO. At the same time, you will choose a region and research it. You will learn how to make an educated assumption about a situation, then find if you are correct.
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| C LIT 397 |
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I am recommending this course to:
anyone interested in history, Native Americans, or cinema.
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I am recommending this course because:
It was very interesting and informative on stereotypes surrounding Native Americans. Also, I got to watch a movie every week! Fun class!
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| HSTEU 376 |
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I am recommending this course to:
those with any interest in Ireland/Irish History or who want to take an interesting history course.
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I am recommending this course because:
Professor Behlmer is wonderful and energetic and he makes class very worthwhile and interesting. He also has a personal interest in the class and it doesn't just feel like a lecture class.
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| CLAS 210 |
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I am recommending this course to:
anyone who needs a good grade and is up for a challenge.
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I am recommending this course because:
I LOVED it. Do the homework and expect an "A." Also, you'll be able to make very intellectual discussion after taking it, and it's a really fun class!
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| ENGL 311 |
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I am recommending this course to:
anyone, people who want to take an interesting English course without writing a billion papers.
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I am recommending this course because:
Thought-provoking and interesting and slightly obscure reading material.
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| FISH/BIOL 311 |
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I am recommending this course to:
anyone.
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I am recommending this course because:
It is very interesting, and introduces not only neat bits of info, but important evolutionary understanding, too. It tends to be intensive when it comes to vocabulary.
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| PSYCH 210 |
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I am recommending this course to:
anyone.
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I am recommending this course because:
Super interesting. Be prepared for reading.
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| HONORS 262 |
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I am recommending this course to:
anyone.
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I am recommending this course because:
Frances McCue is an amazing teacher! Class is small and interactive! Great writing instruction.
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| SOC 271 |
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I am recommending this course to:
anyone.
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I am recommending this course because:
Interesting, fun course.
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| SCAND 367 |
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I am recommending this course to:
anyone who needs VLPA and a class to balance out a very busy schedule.
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I am recommending this course because:
It is very interesting and a topic that few discuss. The movies and topics are very eye-opening. Overall it's a grade booster but also a memorable class.
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| PSYCH 101 |
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I am recommending this course to:
anyone.
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I am recommending this course because:
It is interesting. The tests are straightforward and it is easy to do well in this class.
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| SOC 275 |
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I am recommending this course to:
everyone!
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I am recommending this course because:
Prof. Weis is very interesting and so is the class. You get to listen and watch Ted Bundy and Gary Ridgeway's confession tapes. You get to profile a killer and you just learn so many important things about murderers and how to protect yourself. There is also a real homicide investigator that comes to class about 4 times to speak about his own experiences. Excellent class.
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| HSTEU 376 |
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I am recommending this course to:
anyone interested in the conflict in Northern Ireland; the relationship between mythology of national/political identity; an "in-depth" history course.
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I am recommending this course because:
The professor (George Behlmer) is engaging, highly knowledgeable, and opinionated without being pushy or doctrinaire, and it is impossible to walk out of lecture without some opinions of your own.
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| BIOL 350 |
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I am recommending this course to:
anyone!
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I am recommending this course because:
The course provides a great foundation for understanding basic functions of the body. It's fun, informative, and you leave completely enlightened!
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| COM 202 |
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I am recommending this course to:
new students/anyone.
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I am recommending this course because:
With Dr.Coutu as the professor, this class is made fun and engaging. The TAs that run this course are closely monitored to keep grades even.
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| GEOG 271 |
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I am recommending this course to:
students who like food, eating or don't know what class to take.
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I am recommending this course because:
I learned about issues and topics that I felt were relevant to my everyday life.
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| HSTAA 101 |
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I am recommending this course to:
new students.
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I am recommending this course because:
The professor teaches you everything you need to know about American History.
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| HSTAA 101 |
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I am recommending this course to:
new students.
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I am recommending this course because:
It teaches you everything about U.S. history and the professor is awesome.
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| ESS 101 |
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I am recommending this course to:
athletes or new students.
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I am recommending this course because:
You got to go on field trips and meet interesting people like Terry Swanson.
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| DRAMA 101 |
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I am recommending this course to:
anyone.
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I am recommending this course because:
I had no interest in Drama, but learned a lot and have a new appreciation for this art.
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| HSTEU 210 |
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I am recommending this course to:
all people/students.
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I am recommending this course because:
It keeps you interested with the history of the city and you only have to remember one city name!
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| AES 212 |
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I am recommending this course to:
to anyone interested in literature but with an historical twist.
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I am recommending this course because:
I am recommending this class because it is interesting and full of short readings. There are a couple of movies that you watch and are interesting.
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| DRAMA 251 |
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I am recommending this course to:
anyone, because it is a great way to improve upon your "public speaking" skills and will help you immensely when it comes to confidence!
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I am recommending this course because:
It was fun and I enjoyed the whole acting aspect of it. This class definitely put you in a vulnerable spot (in terms of fear of being in front of others) but it definitely helped having a good support system of classmates.
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| AAS 360 |
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I am recommending this course to:
anyone.
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I am recommending this course because:
Professor Bonus is an awesome teacher who has a great sense of humor and has a great passion for what he teaches! Learning about Filipino culture is also interesting because it is rarely gone over in a typical "history" class.
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| EDUC 305 |
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I am recommending this course to:
students interested in education, politics, law.
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I am recommending this course because:
You learn about a lot of the politics and bureaucracy that has surrounded the education system since its seeming origin.
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| INFO 220 |
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I am recommending this course to:
1st and 2nd year students.
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I am recommending this course because:
It teaches students effective research strategies, such as finding legitimate resources and creating better searches for information.
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| FISH 250 |
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I am recommending this course to:
people who need Natural World courses, like marine biology.
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I am recommending this course because:
The class is challenging, but super-rewarding and interesting.
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| DANCE 101 |
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I am recommending this course to:
everyone.
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I am recommending this course because:
Dance provides such a different world view and has really helped my education and sense of self. I recommend dance for everyone, even if you think you're uncoordinated.
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| LSJ 495 |
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I am recommending this course to:
people interested in law, societies, and justice.
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I am recommending this course because:
It was an amazing experience and the classes were really good. The classes were also really integrated with Italian community organizations. The UW Rome Center is beautiful.
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| C LIT 240 |
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I am recommending this course to:
people who need composition credit.
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I am recommending this course because:
It is a very literature-based class for people who like to read.
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| LSJ 375 |
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I am recommending this course to:
everyone.
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I am recommending this course because:
It deals with social issues that everyone should be familiar with. This should be a required course for everyone. Professor Herbert is amazing and totally accessible and engaging.
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| SOC WF 215 |
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I am recommending this course to:
anyone because you talk about race and issues for all age groups.
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I am recommending this course because:
It is a life-changing course. It meets once a week for a couple of hours so it easily fits in your schedule. It is a class where you can openly talk and ask questions about controversial issues without judgment. You basically run your own discussions, because there are facilitators not professors boring you with slides.
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| PSYCH 250 |
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I am recommending this course to:
anyone of any age group and ethnic background; people who want to talk about race.
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I am recommending this course because:
It is interesting and you watch movies that are really moving. We talked about issues in class that are hot topics as well as issues that are hard to talk about, like slavery. We also got to talk about minority groups from Asians to native Americans which was interesting and enlightening. I really recommend this class with Jean Y (instructor).
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