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Just study.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1888946","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:32:23.717873+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NDMxMDkx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1888946","instructor_name":"Jill Wildonger","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2016-05-01 20:48:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are very clear and well-organized. Materials are the easiest among the four parts of this course. She tends to go over materials rather quickly, and it could be hard to follow sometimes (good thing is that this course has online video of every lecture).","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1888946","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:32:23.717873+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1NDY3MDUx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1888946","instructor_name":"Jill Wildonger","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2015-11-21 16:59:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"Of the 4 professors that taught this course I thought she was the best.  She tends to go through material really quickly which isn't ideal, but explains things really well!  Wish the other professors were as well organized as her.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1888946","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:00.000723+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4NTgxODA3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1888947","instructor_name":"Lisa Lenertz-Lindemer","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2017-08-03 11:11:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Lenertz is an incredibly boring lecturer. She just reads off of things she wrote in a monotone voice, and her slides contain very little actual information. She jumps around between topics and does not highlight important information.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1888947","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:00.000723+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4NTE3MDU1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1888947","instructor_name":"Lisa Lenertz-Lindemer","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2017-07-09 02:24:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Lenertz is an okay lecturer, kind of disorganized but the best out of the 4 professors that taught this class. Tests were generally challenging, but attending office hours and reading through passages in the text helped.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1888947","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:00.000723+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4MzA0Mzk3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1888947","instructor_name":"Lisa Lenertz-Lindemer","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2017-05-13 18:23:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"I liked her lectures. she explained concepts clearly. her test could be hard, but everyone got extra credit due to a hard exam.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1888947","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:00.000723+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NDk3NDA1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1888947","instructor_name":"Lisa Lenertz-Lindemer","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2016-12-14 19:06:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"While the lectures alone don't provide enough information to get an A, her online notes for each lecture are fantastic! This section of biochem was my best because she clearly laid out everything we were expected to know in her online notesR.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1888947","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:00.000723+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3MjU4MDIy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1888947","instructor_name":"Lisa Lenertz-Lindemer","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2016-11-27 11:26:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lisa teaches the synthesis unit of Biochem 501 . While it can be intimidating to know that you're required to memorize the MANY pathways covered in her section, she does a nice job emphasizing the steps/enzymes she expects you to know. Her unit was certainly tough, but the exam was very fair! She is a very nice individual, but her lectures are dry.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1888947","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:00.000723+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3MjUyMzgx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1888947","instructor_name":"Lisa Lenertz-Lindemer","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2016-11-24 22:18:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"Of the four sections of the course and four professors teaching this teacher got the hardest section to teach but did not teach it well.  Too much information was provided and the lecture slides are composed of endless pathways.  Test was too specific in my opinion.  Shes good at answering your questions and will point you in the right direction.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1888947","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:00.000723+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1NDMzOTU0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1888947","instructor_name":"Lisa Lenertz-Lindemer","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2015-11-17 18:11:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"She is a terrible public speaker. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1888947","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:00.000723+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1NDE2MDkw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1888947","instructor_name":"Lisa Lenertz-Lindemer","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2015-11-15 15:52:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"Terribly organized lectures and teaching habits.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1888947","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:00.000723+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1NDEwNjc2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1888947","instructor_name":"Lisa Lenertz-Lindemer","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2015-11-13 18:48:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"She seems nice enough, but her lectures are extremely dull and terribly organized.  Powerpoints and lecture notes make no sense and are a complete mess.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1888947","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:00.000723+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0OTI2MDAw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1888947","instructor_name":"Lisa Lenertz-Lindemer","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2015-06-01 13:18:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Lenertz has a clear grasp of the material and eager to help students during office hours. Though the class covers a lot of content, she clearly emphasizes the important material and poses helpful questions.  She was the primary lecturer for two sections of the course and a discussion leader for every section. DISCUSSION SECTIONS ARE GREAT","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1888947","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:00.000723+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0NzkzMDY3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1888947","instructor_name":"Lisa Lenertz-Lindemer","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2015-05-10 22:44:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lisa is kind of dry as a lecturer, and sometimes the lectures were a little awkward, but she really tries hard and clearly loves teaching. Her exams are very fair and she really seems to want her students to succeed. Study the power points; exam questions come almost word for word off of them. Her sections were the most interesting of 501.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1888947","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:00.000723+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0Nzg3OTY1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1888947","instructor_name":"Lisa Lenertz-Lindemer","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2015-05-09 23:57:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"Since she's the head of the Biochem 501 lectures, she knows what to know to do well. She's really helpful through email and office hours. She also does a really good job of having extra time at the end to give review problems and highlight what is important for the exams. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1888947","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:00.000723+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0Njk1MzAy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1888947","instructor_name":"Lisa Lenertz-Lindemer","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2015-04-29 12:01:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very unclear... Does not explain things well. Hard to follow. Boring. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1888947","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:00.000723+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0NjM2MDY0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1888947","instructor_name":"Lisa Lenertz-Lindemer","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2015-04-21 11:46:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lisa is not the best teacher, but at least she tries. She tells you what to expect on the exam. Because materials in her sections are the hardest, attending lectures, going to optional discussion, and doing review sheets are recommended. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1888947","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:00.000723+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MDA2NDUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1888947","instructor_name":"Lisa Lenertz-Lindemer","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2014-12-09 19:17:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lisa was one of the coolest teachers I've had. She has a good sense of humor and sarcasm that she uses to make class more lively. Although her test was extremely tough, she explained things pretty well and was very engaging. I would take her again.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1888947","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:00.000723+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzNTE4NDgw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1888947","instructor_name":"Lisa Lenertz-Lindemer","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2014-08-11 13:09:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very interested in helping her students. She runs an optional discussion and provides additional problems that are very similar to the exam questions. Her lectures are a bit unorganized at times, and sometimes hard to follow, but she is a straight-shooter and tells you what is important for exams.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1888947","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:00.000723+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMjM5MTg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1888947","instructor_name":"Lisa Lenertz-Lindemer","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2014-05-13 18:55:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"Do not take Lisa Lenertz","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1888947","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:00.000723+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMjMzMzU1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1888947","instructor_name":"Lisa Lenertz-Lindemer","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2014-05-13 02:38:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"Her lectures make the material much harder to learn. AVIOD HER","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1888947","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:00.000723+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMDQzMjky","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1888947","instructor_name":"Lisa Lenertz-Lindemer","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2014-04-15 18:41:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"She tries to explain the material but she just isn't very good at it. She contradicts herself a lot and ends up confusing everyone more than they already were. The class requires a ton of memorization.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1888947","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:00.000723+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMDM4NjYx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1888947","instructor_name":"Lisa Lenertz-Lindemer","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2014-04-14 23:54:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"She seems to know the materials; however, it was hard to follow up with her explanation. Lecture that she gives is unclear and hard to understand.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1888947","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:00.000723+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMDA3MjYy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1888947","instructor_name":"Lisa Lenertz-Lindemer","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2014-04-08 16:47:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"She is not very clear seems to know the material but cant explain it very clearly","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1888947","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:49.151813+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQzMDM3NjMz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2304717","instructor_name":"Mario Pennella","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2026-05-05 22:17:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"I thought he did a really nice job with his section. He is very responsive, and I thought his lectures showed he wanted to help us succeed. Overall, very matter-of-fact and good at instructing a tough unit. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2304717","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:49.151813+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQzMDI1MDc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2304717","instructor_name":"Mario Pennella","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2026-05-05 00:10:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"Let me retake an exam I had missed, very understanding guy. Do all the practice exams for this class they will make it a lot easier","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2304717","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:49.151813+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMzYxNTY1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2304717","instructor_name":"Mario Pennella","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2025-12-20 20:34:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"Pennella is a good professor for the tougher unit in Biochem 501. He attempts to make the course more easy to follow but it's really up to you if you're into Anabolism. The class is exam heavy with 4 exams but each exam is noncumulative and easy if you put in the time to study with the practice exams and drawing out the complex pathways.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2304717","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:49.151813+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxNTY2Mjgw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2304717","instructor_name":"Mario Pennella","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2025-08-12 01:22:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"Despite some of the other ratings I found him to be the easiest to understand and follow along of all three lecturers. He is also extremely accommodating with no complaints, which I really appreciate.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2304717","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:49.151813+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMjM2MjU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2304717","instructor_name":"Mario Pennella","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2024-12-12 00:28:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very kind and cares about students. Very difficult material but, so he makes the effort to hand write some of the material and organize it in a way that helps students. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2304717","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:49.151813+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NDY5NTU1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2304717","instructor_name":"Mario Pennella","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2024-05-15 17:39:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Pennella's lectures were always very interesting. Outside of class he was also very friendly and showed he cared about the students.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2304717","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:49.151813+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4Nzk0MjQ1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2304717","instructor_name":"Mario Pennella","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2023-12-26 06:32:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"Hands down my favorite prof I have ever had! He cares about his students and wants them to do well. If you ever need help, he will do his best to help you and will meet with you as much as you need. He is also very nice and welcoming to students. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2304717","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:49.151813+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4MTQ2NjIx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2304717","instructor_name":"Mario Pennella","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2023-08-05 20:50:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"Compare to the other three instructor who taught the previous 3 sections, Dr. Pennella need some improvement in giving a clear/organized lecture. The content isn't that hard and the exam isn't a intelligence challenge at all, but his instruction made knowledge slightly more confusing.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2304717","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:49.151813+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MzM1MjU2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2304717","instructor_name":"Mario Pennella","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2023-01-15 02:57:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Pennella's section was the hardest of the three but he really does care about students learning. He takes the time to write on the slides with you during lecture and frequently reviews the material. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2304717","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:49.151813+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MDgxNzUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2304717","instructor_name":"Mario Pennella","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2022-12-12 19:54:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Pennella's lectures are probably some of the best that I have ever had in a STEM class. The way that he physically interacts with the slides by writing on them, while he is giving lectures, really helps to further comprehension. Really clear guidelines as to how to succeed. Very accessible. Great overall! ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2304717","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:49.151813+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2OTk4ODIx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2304717","instructor_name":"Mario Pennella","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2022-12-07 01:38:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"The lectures are pretty good! They can get a bit too dense at times, but the worksheets are helpful with that. He's also active on Piazza, and gives EXTREMELY clear explanations there. Great professor overall :)","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2304717","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:49.151813+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MTU2NzE3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2304717","instructor_name":"Mario Pennella","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2022-04-26 15:42:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Pennella's lectures are very clear in what he expects you to know for exams and lays out the material that you should know at the beginning of the lecture notes. He responds to emails and is always willing to help outside of classroom hours. Use office hours!!! Very helpful. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2304717","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:49.151813+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MTMxOTc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2304717","instructor_name":"Mario Pennella","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2022-04-22 19:01:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"While Professor Pennella may be a bit monotone, his lectures are delivered well and it is clear he is very knowledgable about the subject. He is very willing to meet with you outside of class if you have questions or just want to chat. The exams in this class are extremely fair and only based on the content discussed in lectures. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2304717","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:49.151813+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MjA0MjY1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2304717","instructor_name":"Mario Pennella","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2020-12-27 18:56:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"Awesome professor! Very willing to answer questions! Very challenging topics, but he does a great job explaining!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2304717","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:49.151813+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MTY0MDkz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2304717","instructor_name":"Mario Pennella","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2020-12-21 09:06:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"As course coordinator, Dr. Pennella was responsive and helpful in addressing any issues that arose. As for his section of the course, it was by far the easiest. His exam was extremely straight forward based on the topics emphasized in lecture. Not sure why people are upset with his voice, it was honestly very soothing and volume was not an issue.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2304717","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:49.151813+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MTYyNTgw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2304717","instructor_name":"Mario Pennella","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2020-12-21 04:50:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"Pennella is the course coordinator and clearly cares about the content, but he really struggles with conveying that interest in the virtual format since his voice is monotone. His section of the course is also really dense, and requires a LOT of time to really understand the material well enough to succeed on the multiple-choice exam.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2304717","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:49.151813+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzNjQxNTk0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2304717","instructor_name":"Mario Pennella","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2020-09-12 14:39:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Pennella wants his students to pass the class. He is willing to help in whatever way he can, so definitely go to office hours! He designs his exams so that they are pretty easy to pass as long as you go to lecture and understand the material. The class had multiple choice exams with an emphasis on exam grades.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2304717","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:49.151813+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzNDM5ODE1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2304717","instructor_name":"Mario Pennella","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2020-06-16 14:30:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"Alright NGL this prof sucks. Took forever or didn't even bother to respond to emails even though that was the only way to contact him. Didn't enter grades or tell us important information until days after he said he would. Definitely would NOT take a class with him again. Made the class miserable.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2304717","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:49.151813+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMjM1NjM3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2304717","instructor_name":"Mario Pennella","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2020-05-07 23:05:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"I see bad reviews and I see bias. Hes not perfect with lecture tone or organization BUT he gives the most help out of the 4. I like that he cares, I like that he jams down the material, and I like how much effort he puts into making aHARD course work. I commend Dr Penella andrecommend this class if hes involved. His section is hard, just study","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2304717","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:49.151813+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMDQ2MzU4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2304717","instructor_name":"Mario Pennella","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2020-04-11 05:43:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"By the time you get to Prof Pennella's section the content starts ramping up. It was never really clear throughout the unit when enzymes/products had to be memorized, and how much detail we needed to learn about the pathways. Otherwise he is very knowledgable and a solid teacher.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2304717","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:49.151813+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMDM3MTY1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2304717","instructor_name":"Mario Pennella","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2020-04-09 01:38:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"I honestly don't know where these bad reviews are coming from; it might be students who don't put much effort into school. Dr. Pennella is always accessible outside of class and does a great job explaining everything. His section is the most material-heavy, but he lets you know what to study for the exam. He's very straightforward, even on exams.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2304717","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:49.151813+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyOTA5OTc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2304717","instructor_name":"Mario Pennella","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2020-02-14 01:19:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"The summer course is in a blended format: online lectures & in-person, daily problem sets (attendance not mandatory, but I'd recommend). As course coordinator, Mario is present for all 4 units. He is incredibly helpful in class & actively works to improve his lectures. He cares about his students' learning & won't hesitate to give his time for you.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2304717","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:49.151813+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyMzQ0MzQ4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2304717","instructor_name":"Mario Pennella","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2019-11-01 01:49:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"very rude when you ask him about anything","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2304717","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:49.151813+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxNjc0MjQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2304717","instructor_name":"Mario Pennella","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2019-04-25 15:11:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"He was rude whenever asked a question, and then would give an irrelevant and copy-paste response. He went way too fast, expected us to know the basic information already and only lectured details. Didint make deadlines clear. Overall the class is about as hard as should be expected for any biochem course, but he was super frustrating.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2304717","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:49.151813+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxNTc2NTMy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2304717","instructor_name":"Mario Pennella","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2019-04-11 19:55:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's a decent lecturer, but his section of Biochem501 is known for being the hardest section. He has said that he is aware of this and is making his section easier by cutting out certain parts. I thought this section was definitely harder than the first two sections but not extremely harder.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2304717","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:49.151813+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNzg1Mjkx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2304717","instructor_name":"Mario Pennella","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2018-11-26 18:52:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"While I thought Mario's portion of the class was the most difficult/least enjoyable, I think it'd be tough for any teacher to go through as much information as he was required to. Mario's teaching ability was fine, but if I could rate the Biochem department's ability to evenly spread out class material over 4 units, I'd give them a 0 or a 1.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2304717","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:49.151813+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNzUwMzU2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2304717","instructor_name":"Mario Pennella","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2018-11-18 14:23:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"He expects you to memorize everything he says in lecture, even if its only said once. In previous units we were told we didn't need to memorize enzymes and he immediately says "remember those enzymes you memorized from Krebs cycle". I would give this man a 0 if it was possible and I hope I never have to take another one of his classes","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2304717","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:05.813942+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMzYxNTIy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2259097","instructor_name":"RIchard Amasino","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2025-12-20 20:33:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Amasino is passionate but not super good at lectures like the other 3 professors. He doesn't try as hard as other professors to engage with the class, and this might be also due to a more difficult Catabolism unit. The class is exam heavy with 4 exams but they are noncumulative and easy as long as you draw out pathways and do the practice exams.  ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2259097","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:05.813942+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwODQ2MzU2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2259097","instructor_name":"RIchard Amasino","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2025-03-31 21:35:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"The degree of boredom I experienced during this section defied the limits of possibility. Slides were dense and badly written- at least 20 lines of text per slide that I condensed into 6 words. 30% of material is untested and \"FYI\", giving much-needed time during lecture for you to go back and figure out what happened in the previous slides. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2259097","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:05.813942+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMjA2NzA5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2259097","instructor_name":"RIchard Amasino","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2024-12-10 23:13:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"Personally, I found his lectures pretty hard to follow. There was a lot of information and I felt like his lectures jumped from one topic to another with no order. There was also a lot of information on the lectures slides that you didn't need to know which made it pretty difficult to study for the exams since there was just so much information. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2259097","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:05.813942+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NDY5NTI2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2259097","instructor_name":"RIchard Amasino","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2024-05-15 17:36:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Amasino's lectures were always very interesting. Outside of class he was also very friendly and showed he cared about the students.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2259097","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:05.813942+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MzM1MjU0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2259097","instructor_name":"RIchard Amasino","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2023-01-15 02:55:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Amasino's lecture slides were very dense and had lots of material to take in but he does his best to break them down. The slides are also old but he does make clear what you need to know. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2259097","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:05.813942+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MjA2OTkx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2259097","instructor_name":"RIchard Amasino","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2022-12-20 22:41:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"Had a lot of material in his lectures, but a lot of it was just \"historical context.\" Kind of a boring guy to listen to, but his exam was just like the practice exams. I wouldn't mind taking a class from him again, but I wouldn't jump at the opportunity to either.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2259097","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:05.813942+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MDgxNjI0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2259097","instructor_name":"RIchard Amasino","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2022-12-12 19:50:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Amasino brings years of knowledge to bear on his teaching and this very clear in his lectures. However, as with most professors in STEM, he lacks the ability to truly explain the concepts, because they are not trained in teaching, they are trained in their subjects. Reads off slides and does not explain stuff. Not very accessible. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2259097","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:05.813942+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2ODY5ODcy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2259097","instructor_name":"RIchard Amasino","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2022-11-20 16:14:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Amasino is a great professor. You can tell from the way he lectures that he's very passionate about biochemistry and wants his students to understand the material well. I highly recommend going and watching every lecture because his unit has lots of complex pathways that he explains in a way that will help answer every exam question. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2259097","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:05.813942+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MTY0MTE5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2259097","instructor_name":"RIchard Amasino","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2020-12-21 09:19:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Amasino's lecturing style was super engaging and I loved his passion for the material. I really liked that he scattered multiple choice questions (similar to what was on exams) throughout the lectures. I felt his section (Unit 2) was dense & definitely the hardest, but his fantastic, in-depth explanations made it doable.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2259097","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:05.813942+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MTYyNTQ3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2259097","instructor_name":"RIchard Amasino","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2020-12-21 04:47:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"Amasino's lectures were dense, but really fun to watch since he is very passionate about the content he's teaching. That passion is really encouraging and inspires learning. His multiple choice tests were straightforward rote memorization that often came down to understanding redox reactions and equilibria contextualized in catabolic cycles.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2259097","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:05.813942+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzNzU2MDQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2259097","instructor_name":"RIchard Amasino","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2020-11-01 20:50:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"Watch/go to the lectures- they're straightforward and cover everything you need to know for the exams. Do the practice worksheets! I appreciated the historical and "fyi" tidbits he included as it gave context to the material and kept things from feeling monotonous . It's clear that he is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about biochemistry.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2259097","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:05.813942+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyOTU1ODAw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2259097","instructor_name":"RIchard Amasino","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2020-03-06 04:36:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Amasino is very clear on what he will test on. His lectures are straightforward and he does a great job of explaining the cycles and concepts. You can tell he's very passionate about biochemistry and wants students to understand the how his lectures apply to real-life scenarios.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2259097","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:05.813942+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxNDM0MzI0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2259097","instructor_name":"RIchard Amasino","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2019-03-13 23:32:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"His exam was very straight-forward. He meant it when he said you don't need to know little details. I loved hearing the history he added into lectures as well.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2259097","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:05.813942+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5NDYzODIw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2259097","instructor_name":"RIchard Amasino","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2018-01-16 22:57:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"Memorize the cycles... inside and out! I got a 91 on the exam, he is very straighforward","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2259097","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:43.630794+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMzYxNDgx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2653545","instructor_name":"Scott Coyle","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2025-12-20 20:24:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"Coyle is easily the best professor in Biochem 501. His lectures are actually really engaging and this might also be partially because of a easier unit. He tries to make his content easy to learn as well unlike the other three professors in the class. The course is graded almost only on 4 exams but they are noncumulative and easy if you study.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2653545","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:43.630794+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxNzk0Mzg2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2653545","instructor_name":"Scott Coyle","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2025-11-03 20:41:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"I took biochem 501 alongside zoology 570, and this unit was super easy because of it. The exams are fair and his lectures were engaging and fun. My favorite lecturer in 501 by far!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2653545","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:43.630794+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNzU2NzQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2653545","instructor_name":"Scott Coyle","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2025-03-11 05:11:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"amazing, most straight forward professor I've ever had. Was clearly interested in the content and also excited to share the information with us","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2653545","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:43.630794+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNzUzODI2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2653545","instructor_name":"Scott Coyle","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2025-03-10 17:03:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Coyle is amazing! Engaging lecturer, funny, great at explaining, and just a great guy. Very dense and fast-paced lectures, so I would either review ahead or rewatch afterward to go over material again and retain it. He's super available outside of class, answers all your question, and sets clear expectations for material. Best 501 professor!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2653545","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:43.630794+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNzQ3NDQ5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2653545","instructor_name":"Scott Coyle","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2025-03-07 19:56:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"Engaging, funny, genuine, talented teacher, and an all-around good dude. Lectures are dense and move fast, so do yourself a favor by downloading/printing the slides in advance. Explains things very straightforwardly (well, as straightforward as you can get in biochem). I wish I had a Dr. Coyle for all my classes!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2653545","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:43.630794+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMjA2NTkx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2653545","instructor_name":"Scott Coyle","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2024-12-10 23:09:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Coyle had very engaging lectures. The lectures were definitely dense and had a lot of information. The lectures are fast paced, but not too difficult to follow along. He did a great job of clearly explaining things and emphasizing what you need to know. By far the best professor  in Biochem 501.  ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2653545","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:43.630794+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5ODI5OTc5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2653545","instructor_name":"Scott Coyle","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2024-10-19 17:19:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Coyle is very passionate about what he teaches despite it being unappealing to most students. He is very engaged in his lectures and explains complex topics of nucleic acids very well. However, his lectures are extremely dense, with slideshows between 50-60 slides across a 50 minute time slot, and very little breathing room. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2653545","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:43.630794+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NDY5NTA1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2653545","instructor_name":"Scott Coyle","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2024-05-15 17:34:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Coyle's lectures were always very interesting. Outside of class he was also very friendly, clarified confusing concepts and showed he cared about the students. He also makes sure to concepts clearly with intuitive analogies and helpful videos.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2653545","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:43.630794+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5MDQyNjgy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2653545","instructor_name":"Scott Coyle","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2024-03-11 23:53:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"Excellent lecturer, very clear at explaining concepts and great at highlighting what's actually important. I like his lecturing style too, he can hold my attention","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2653545","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:43.630794+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4MzAxOTk5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2653545","instructor_name":"Scott Coyle","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2023-10-24 02:10:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"This is one of the best professors i have had at UWM. He is very clear and concise with his lectures and requirements for exams. He explains everything in a way that is easily understood. I have really enjoyed learning from him!!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2653545","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:43.630794+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4MjY2Mjg5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2653545","instructor_name":"Scott Coyle","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2023-10-11 03:53:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great teacher; very concise lectures and the way he explains things are simple and meaningful. He's very kind too and extremely helpful.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2653545","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:43.630794+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3OTEwODQy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2653545","instructor_name":"Scott Coyle","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2023-05-12 20:29:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"He teaches the genetics unit for biochemistry and I really enjoyed his lectures. I thought they were easy to understand, interesting, and well-paced. He is also a really nice and funny person!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2653545","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:43.630794+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3NTI2NzQw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2653545","instructor_name":"Scott Coyle","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2023-03-22 02:13:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"Coyle was really good during lectures and his slides were straightforward, but a lot of slides per lecture at around 50. He keeps a good pace and answers questions well.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2653545","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:43.630794+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3NDkxMjE1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2653545","instructor_name":"Scott Coyle","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2023-03-09 03:50:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Coyle not only wants you to succeed, but he also wants you to care about the subject matter. I will admit that biochem is a very heavy class in terms of content, but professor Coyle provides so many resources like additional videos and readings to help support the learning objectives.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2653545","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:43.630794+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MzM1MjQ5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2653545","instructor_name":"Scott Coyle","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2023-01-15 02:54:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Coyle really takes the time to make lectures clear and easy to follow along with. His section was dense but he made the material much more manageable. He was very accessible outside of class and had clear expectations. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2653545","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:43.630794+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MzA3OTEx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2653545","instructor_name":"Scott Coyle","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2023-01-09 22:13:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"Best 501 lecturer of the bunch. I had little interest in genetics but ended up with my highest exam score from his portion of the class due to how engaging and clearly he teaches. He also will send you supplemental material about lecture topics that interest you if you ask. Comes across as very down to earth and giddy to teach about his passion","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2653545","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:43.630794+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MjA2OTYz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2653545","instructor_name":"Scott Coyle","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2022-12-20 22:39:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"Goes through lecture slides VERY fast and isn't very entertaining to listen to. It was mostly stuff I knew already otherwise I probably would've been lost. Exams were just like the practice exams, so study those. And you get to drop 1 exam in the class. Indifferent to taking him again","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2653545","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:43.630794+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MDgxNTE2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2653545","instructor_name":"Scott Coyle","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2022-12-12 19:46:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Coyle is the gold standard when it comes to STEM college professors. His lectures were extremely organized, active, explanatory, and really just amazing. He provides a very clear way to study for the exams, basing his questions off of the lecture objectives which are extremely helpful. Charismatic, engaging, youthful, and superb teacher.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2653545","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:43.630794+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2NzM4MjQw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2653545","instructor_name":"Scott Coyle","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2022-10-26 05:38:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Coyle makes complex concept super accessible on the slide. He listens to students patiently and gives accurate answer, provides quick feedback, and puts a lot of efforts to help more students to visualize the concept by drawing, doing handy work, and program. His 1 month teaching make me understand the concept I struggled a year in the AP bio.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2653545","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:43.630794+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2NzM3NDU2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2653545","instructor_name":"Scott Coyle","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2022-10-26 01:37:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Coyle is honestly one of very few 5/5 professors I've had. He makes some pretty complex material very understandable, and creates a great flow for his lectures. He's great to listen to, and the exam for his module was VERY fair in comparison to the first exam. Plus he can yoyo.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2653545","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:43.630794+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2NTgzMjMx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2653545","instructor_name":"Scott Coyle","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2022-08-12 22:39:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Coyle teaches the genetic information transfer section of Biochemistry 501. I took this class during the summer. He provided optional videos to help understand topics. I highly recommend viewing these. They made it much easier.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2653545","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:43.630794+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2NTMwMzE5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2653545","instructor_name":"Scott Coyle","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2022-07-19 21:58:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great Lecturer! His lectures explained all the concepts you need to know in very well and did not spend time discussing irrelevant material. He was also funny in lecture! His practice exams were extremely similar to his actual exam which made it very easy to study. Accessible office hours and held a helpful review session!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2653545","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:43.630794+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2NTI2MTkx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2653545","instructor_name":"Scott Coyle","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2022-07-17 16:48:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"I love him so much! One of the best professors I have had at UW and his exam was definitely fair. It is the same format as the practice exams and he doesn't try to trick you. Really cares about you understanding the material and he is pretty funny in his lectures too.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2653545","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:43.630794+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MDUwNjQ3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2653545","instructor_name":"Scott Coyle","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2022-04-10 19:12:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"Scott was awesome! Probably my favorite lecturer I've had here at UW so far. He was so funny and added so much supplemental material for the people who wanted it. The unit for his exam was very reasonable and the content matched what was expected. Wish I could rate higher. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2653545","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:43.630794+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjU0MzMx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2653545","instructor_name":"Scott Coyle","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2021-12-25 23:52:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"Scott is the best of the 4 biochem professors. His teaching is fantastic and his exams are the only ones that correlate directly to his lectures. The powerpoint that he has made are also very interactive and his online teaching was great! Genuinely an amazing professor.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2653545","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:43.630794+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjQzMTg3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2653545","instructor_name":"Scott Coyle","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2021-12-23 19:01:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"By far the best professor I have had in the last few years. His lectures are well-thought-out and in combination with his raw talent for teaching makes me look forward to going to his lectures every single time. 10/10 would take one of his classes again.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2653545","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:43.630794+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NDY3MzU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2653545","instructor_name":"Scott Coyle","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2021-12-11 02:51:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"Honestly such a sweetie. His lectures are very clear & concise, and he does a good job of keeping it interesting. 11/10","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2653545","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:43.630794+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NDMxMDQz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2653545","instructor_name":"Scott Coyle","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2021-12-09 02:55:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"I am in the middle of Dr. Coyle's first semester teaching in person and the guy has a natural ability for instructing. Not only does he engage listeners in his lecture, but he goes beyond to create "accessory" videos where he better explains major concepts using teaching aides. We need more Dr. Coyle's at this school.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2653545","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:43.630794+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MzEyNTc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2653545","instructor_name":"Scott Coyle","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2021-01-25 06:07:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is a very good lecturer. Lectures are very fun and engaging. I learned a lot from his lectures, and looked forward to class everyday.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2653545","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:43.630794+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MjA0MjU4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2653545","instructor_name":"Scott Coyle","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2020-12-27 18:54:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof Coyle was amazing as his first time teaching the final unit of Biochem 501. I didn't take his exam, because we can drop an exam in this class, so I can't speak to the difficulty/fairness of the exam. However, as a professor he was great. More than willing to answer questions. He made supplemental videos for every lecture!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2653545","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:43.630794+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MTc3NjIy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2653545","instructor_name":"Scott Coyle","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2020-12-22 19:30:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Coyle did a great job, especially with it being his first time teaching. His accessory videos were helpful for the harder concepts, and his review sessions focused on material that will be seen on the exam. Definitely recommend!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2653545","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:43.630794+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MTY0MTM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2653545","instructor_name":"Scott Coyle","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2020-12-21 09:27:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Coyle's section was difficult, but he broke things down super well & didn't ask unreasonably specific or obscure questions on the exam. In addition to great lectures, he made accessory videos which were a nice way of practicing/building on lecture material. The material itself wasn't my favorite, but Dr. Coyle still made it a v fun experience!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2653545","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:43.630794+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MTYyNjE4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2653545","instructor_name":"Scott Coyle","course_label":"BIOCHEM501","course_id":"BIOCHEM 501","course_uid":"course_82b02a0645c630ce73cc6253","review_date":"2020-12-21 04:53:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Coyle is a really nice and funny guy who makes you want to learn about biochem and enjoy his lectures. In addition to virtual lectures, he also created "accessory videos" which provided aids to help better understand the content enough to understand how to succeed on the multiple-choice exams.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2653545","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0}]