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Courses Recommended by Students

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Course Number:PSYCH 202
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I am recommending this course to:
...it is awesome for people interested in understanding the brain.
I am recommending this course because:
It is easier than taking all this chemistry and then taking Biology 180.
Course Number: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.
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.
Course Number:GEOG 271
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I am recommending this course to:
...anyone.
I am recommending this course because:
It is *beyond* interesting.
Course Number:ANTH 469
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I am recommending this course to:
...anyone interested in health concerns, especially in developing countries.
I am recommending this course because:
You'll become a better world citizen from it.
Course Number:CHID 260
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I am recommending this course to:
...anyone!
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!
Course Number: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.
I am recommending this course because:
Because Connie So offers extra credit, the mid-term is straightforward, and the reading is manageable.
Course Number:SOC 110
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I am recommending this course to:
...anyone
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It was great, relevant to the world today. Every lecture with Susan Pitchford was amazing, very insightful. This is truly a really good course.
Course Number:PSYCH 245
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I am recommending this course to:
...anyone
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Very interesting material that is relevant and highly useful to anyone who socializes (so pretty much everyone).
Course Number:GEN ST 391
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I am recommending this course to:
...everyone!
I am recommending this course because:
Because it's amazing!
Course Number:SIS 201
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I am recommending this course to:
...any student
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.
Course Number:C LIT 397
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I am recommending this course to:
...anyone interested in history, Native Americans, or cinema.
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!
Course Number: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.
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.
Course Number:CLAS 210
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I am recommending this course to:
...anyone who needs a good grade and is up for a challenge.
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!
Course Number: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.
I am recommending this course because:
Thought-provoking and interesting and slightly obscure reading material.
Course Number:FISH/BIOL 311
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I am recommending this course to:
Great class for anyone. Ha ha, "anchovies" actually applies!!
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.
Course Number:PSYCH 210
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I am recommending this course to:
...anyone
I am recommending this course because:
Super interesting. Be prepared for reading.
Course Number:H A&S 262
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I am recommending this course to:
...anyone
I am recommending this course because:
Frances McCue is an amazing teacher! Class is small and interactive! Great writing instruction.
Course Number:SOC 271
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I am recommending this course to:
...anyone
I am recommending this course because:
Interesting, fun course.
Course Number: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.
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.
Course Number:PSYCH 101
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I am recommending this course to:
...anyone
I am recommending this course because:
It is interesting. The tests are straightforward and it is easy to do well in this class.
Course Number:SOC 275
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I am recommending this course to:
...everyone!!
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.
Course Number: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; looking for an "in-depth" history course.
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.
Course Number:BIOL 350
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I am recommending this course to:
...anyone!
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!
Course Number:COM 202
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I am recommending this course to:
...new students/anyone.
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.
Course Number: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.
I am recommending this course because:
I learned about issues and topics that I felt were relevant to my everyday life.
Course Number:HSTAA 101
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I am recommending this course to:
...new students.
I am recommending this course because:
The professor teaches you everything you need to know about American History.
Course Number:HSTAA 101
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I am recommending this course to:
...new students.
I am recommending this course because:
It teaches you everything about U.S. history and the professor is awesome.
Course Number:ESS 101
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I am recommending this course to:
...athletes or new students.
I am recommending this course because:
You got to go on field trips and meet interesting people like Terry Swanson.
Course Number:DRAMA 101
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I am recommending this course to:
...anyone.
I am recommending this course because:
I had no interest in Drama, but learned a lot and have a new appreciation for this art.
Course Number:HSTEU 210
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I am recommending this course to:
...all people/students.
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!
Course Number: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 class because it is interesting and full of short readings. There are a couple of movies that you watch and are interesting.
Course Number: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!
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.
Course Number:AAS 360
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I am recommending this course to:
...anyone.
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.
Course Number:EDUC 305
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I am recommending this course to:
...students interested in education, politics, law.
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.
Course Number:INFO 220
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I am recommending this course to:
...1st and 2nd year students.
I am recommending this course because:
It teaches students effective research strategies, such as finding legitimate resources and creating better searches for information.
Course Number:FISH 250
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I am recommending this course to:
...people who need Natural World courses, like marine biology.
I am recommending this course because:
The class is challenging, but super-rewarding and interesting.
Course Number:DANCE 101
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I am recommending this course to:
...everyone.
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.
Course Number:LSJ 495
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I am recommending this course to:
...people interested in law, societies, and justice.
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.
Course Number:C LIT 240
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I am recommending this course to:
...people who need composition credit.
I am recommending this course because:
It is a very literature-based class for people who like to read.
Course Number:LSJ 375
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I am recommending this course to:
Everyone should take this course
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.
Course Number: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.
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.
Course Number: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.
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).