BIOCHEM 104 introduces molecular life and evolution, exploring current biotechnology and genetic topics to foster scientific literacy.
Homework requires approximately 30 minutes per week, indicating a manageable workload.
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Mario Pennella demonstrates expertise by conveying information clearly and concisely, though he can be monotone. He is willing to answer questions during and after class.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.96 GPA, 98.4% A/AB (n=728 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.92 GPA, 95.5% A/AB (n=732 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.93 GPA, 96.8% A/AB (n=698 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.96 GPA, 98.4% A/AB (n=728 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.92 GPA, 95.5% A/AB (n=732 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.93 GPA, 96.8% A/AB (n=698 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2025: 3.92 GPA, 95.5% A/AB (n=732 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.
DANIELLE WIDNER is recorded teaching in Fall 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
MARIO PENNELLA is recorded teaching in Spring 2018, Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2019, Fall 2020, Fall 2021, Spring 2022, Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Fall 2025, Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
RICHARD AMASINO is recorded teaching in Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2018, Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2019, Fall 2020, Fall 2021, Spring 2022, Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Fall 2025, Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
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| Section | Mode | Enrolled / capacity | Waitlist |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | Classroom Instruction | 39 / 60 | 20 |
| LEC 002 | Online Only | 704 / 700 | 19 |
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Mario Pennella teaches clearly and concisely, though his delivery can be monotone. The course material is interesting and exams align with lecture content.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.96 GPA, 98.4% A/AB (n=728 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.92 GPA, 95.5% A/AB (n=732 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.93 GPA, 96.8% A/AB (n=698 letter grades).
Homework requires approximately 30 minutes per week, indicating a manageable workload.
Pennella demonstrates expertise and answers questions readily during and after class.
Latest available · Spring 2026— not enough history to project Fall 2026.
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Molecules to Life and the Nature of Science
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