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32 courses
First-year seminar introducing the discipline of biochemistry, the UW Biochemistry Department, faculty research projects, university resources, and career options for students with a biochemistry background.
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026Introduction to molecular life mechanisms and evolutionary diversity, exploring current topics like gene editing, genomics, and biotechnology to evaluate scientific claims.
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Past student reviews · Mario Pennella
Homework required about 30 minutes per week, and exams tested material presented in class.
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026Independent Study involves research work under the direct guidance of a Biochemistry faculty member.
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026Survey of Biochemistry explores chemical properties of biomolecules, metabolism, and DNA processes, linking them to disease, drug design, and gene therapy; it does not prepare students for advanced biochemistry or med/vet admission.
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Past student reviews · Paul Friesen
Homework was graded on completion, though points were deducted for brief answers to questions.
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Spring 2023–Spring 2026Examines various special topics in biochemistry, with content varying each semester and by section.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Kelley Harris-Johnson
The course was rated as easy in terms of difficulty.
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sampleInternship in Biochemistry where students apply coursework concepts to authentic professional situations under faculty and site supervisor guidance.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
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Introduction to Biochemistry covers the chemistry, nutrition, and metabolism of biological systems, emphasizing biomolecular structures, genetic information processes, and central metabolic pathways.
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Past student reviews · RIchard Amasino, Mario Pennella
One student described the class as exam-heavy with four non-cumulative exams. A student said Mario Pennella expected them to memorize everything said in lecture, even if mentioned once.
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026General Biochemistry I covers the chemistry of biological materials, intermediary metabolism, and protein structure.
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Past student reviews · Timothy Grant
Lectures alone were insufficient for mastering the course content, so students needed to supplement their learning by reading the assigned textbook.
Covers biosynthesis, signal transduction, nucleic acid metabolism, protein synthesis, and molecular/cellular biology.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Sebastian York Bednarek
Exams rely heavily on irrelevant details, requiring students to memorize specific enzyme and cofactor names. Success demands consistent study habits rather than last-minute cramming.
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026Biochemical Methods introduces modern biochemical laboratory techniques and literature, featuring student seminar presentations that parallel lab experiments.
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Past student reviews · Lynne Prost
Lectures and exams were described as easy, but the lab component was considered tedious, resembling the worst parts of introductory biology and organic chemistry.
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026Senior Honors Thesis: First semester of individual study for undergraduate students in an Honors program completing a thesis in Biochemistry, arranged with a faculty member.
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Second semester individual study for undergraduates in an Honors program completing a Biochemistry thesis, arranged with a Biochemistry faculty member.
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First-semester individual study for undergraduates completing a Biochemistry thesis, arranged with a Biochemistry faculty member.
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Second semester individual study for undergraduates completing a Biochemistry senior thesis, involving literature review, research methodologies, thesis writing, and communication of findings.
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Special Problems provides credit for supervised research, library, or lab work. Students arrange specific projects and credits directly with their faculty supervisor.
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Past student reviews · Aaron Hoskins
The review did not specify concrete workload or assessment details, though it noted a high difficulty rating.
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sampleAdvanced Topics covers specialized subjects of current interest in biochemistry.
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026Practicum in Biochemistry Teaching provides instructional orientation, direct teaching under supervision, student evaluation experience, and teaching performance analysis at the higher education level.
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Advanced seminar covering research reports, special topics, and recent literature in molecular virology.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleGraduate course covering recent literature on protein biogenesis, trafficking, and molecular chaperones. Students present and discuss current research in membrane and organelle dynamics.
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Spring 2025–Spring 2025 · limited sampleA graduate seminar reviewing latest advances in synthetic biology, covering biomolecular design, metabolic engineering, cell-based therapeutics, and genome design.
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sampleGraduate course examining the structure and function of membrane proteins, including ion channels, transporters, and receptors, focusing on folding mechanisms and biophysical study methods.
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Spring 2024–Spring 2026 · limited sampleIndependent laboratory research course for preparing a graduate thesis or dissertation under faculty supervision.
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Seminar on computation and informatics in biology and medicine.
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026Advanced student-led seminar discussing current research questions in RNA biology and RNA-protein interactions.
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Spring 2025–Spring 2026 · limited sampleSeminar where Biotechnology Training Program trainees present research and internship work for critical review and discussion of industrial biotechnology applications.
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026Graduate course covering selected topics in contemporary macromolecular or biophysical chemistry, focusing on discussing current topics of active interest in molecular biophysics.
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Past student reviews · Alessandro Senes
The course was rated as moderately difficult, with clear expectations set by the instructor.
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026EUKARYOTIC MOLECULAR BIOLOGY focuses on basic molecular mechanisms regulating DNA, RNA, and protein metabolism in eukaryotes, including a thesis research project.
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Spring 2023–Spring 2026Advanced seminar analyzing recent literature on prokaryotic and eukaryotic gene regulation, covering transcription, translation, and genome organization.
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Biology of Viruses covers animal virology at the molecular level, focusing on virus structure, replication/lifecycle, pathogenesis, and prevention.
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Past student reviews · Andrew Mehle
The course was described as tough, with detailed lecture slides that could feel overwhelming, though students advised focusing on general concepts rather than every tiny detail.
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Spring 2023–Spring 2026Nutritional Biochemistry and Metabolism covers biochemical and physiological fundamentals of nutrition, including protein, fat, carbohydrate, energy, minerals, and vitamins in nutrition and metabolism.
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