Spring 2027

Microbiology at Atomic Resolution

MICROBIOLOGY AT ATOMIC RESOLUTION uses three-dimensional protein structures to discuss high-resolution microbiology, focusing on how specific problems are solved by protein architectures and chemistries.

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Recorded instructors · Spring 2027 Katrina Forest3.6/5

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2019: 3.84 GPA, 87.5% A/AB (n=16 letter grades); Spring 2023: 3.61 GPA, 71.4% A/AB (n=14 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.74 GPA, 84.2% A/AB (n=19 letter grades).

What you’ll be able to do

  • Demonstrate proficient use of PyMol software for visualizing 3D structures.

  • Evaluate the quality of published structural models for biological macromolecules.

  • Identify common themes in structural biology which are used when addressing structural biology research questions.

  • Design and deliver a presentation to communicate scientific results to an audience of their peers.

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Prerequisites

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(BIOCHEM 501 or 507) and (MICROBIO 470 or 612) or graduate/professional standing

BMOLCHEM/MICROBIO 668

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Raw average: 3.56/5 from 9 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2019: 3.84 GPA, 87.5% A/AB (n=16 letter grades); Spring 2023: 3.61 GPA, 71.4% A/AB (n=14 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.74 GPA, 84.2% A/AB (n=19 letter grades).

Historical instructors & teaching patterns

KATRINA FOREST is recorded teaching in Spring 2007, Spring 2009, Spring 2011, Spring 2013, Spring 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2023, Spring 2025. 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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Student experience

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2019: 3.84 GPA, 87.5% A/AB (n=16 letter grades); Spring 2023: 3.61 GPA, 71.4% A/AB (n=14 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.74 GPA, 84.2% A/AB (n=19 letter grades).

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Topics

  • Three-dimensional protein structures, high-resolution microbiology, and protein architectures and chemistries.
  • Visualization of 3D structures using PyMol software.
  • Common themes in structural biology and their application to research questions.

Skills

  • Use PyMol software to visualize 3D structures.
  • Evaluate the quality of published structural models for biological macromolecules.
  • Identify common themes in structural biology used to address research questions.
  • Design and deliver presentations to communicate scientific results to peers.

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BMOLCHEM/MICROBIO 668 · Spring 2027

Microbiology at Atomic Resolution

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BMOLCHEM/MICROBIO 668 · Spring 2027

Microbiology at Atomic Resolution

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