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Prof Hoskins is one of the reasons Nobel Prize is leaving academic biochem and chem towards industry companies such as google. His students struggle finding a job or even a postdoc. His lack of communication skills and his preassumptions and judgement about students along with his fear, makes him small.Rate My Professors ↗
One of the best professors I had in undergrad! Extra credit opportunities were available for attendance, which was nice. Tests were "unpredictable" in that anything from lectures was fair game (it was a lot of content) but also not terribly difficult as long as you put in the work. Lectures were interesting/engaging, and very relevant.Rate My Professors ↗
His lectures were interesting but very complicated. He did the second portion of the course which covered more difficult content and the exam averages went from 75 on the first two exams to 60 and 66 on the 3rd midterm and the final exam. Very specific things are tested, which is hard since midterms are 50 min. He was passionate about biochem.Rate My Professors ↗
Dr. Hoskins tries to teach but avoids giving the necessary background. I didn't expect that considering his age and experience in teaching (I think he is going to retire in like 10 years or so). He gets exhausted, and takes that frustration to himself, first, and then to the student who asks for help. Maybe he is unhappy with who he became.Rate My Professors ↗
Professor Hoskins is a caring and intelligent teacher. He was my favorite professor of the course. The only thing I would encourage is to watch the lectures online (if they provide them in future semesters) for the glycolysis, krebs, beta-oxidation, and urea cycle lectures instead of going to lecture in-person. They are VERY content-heavy.Rate My Professors ↗
Professor Aaron is a super nice person. He cares about his students, and he clearly explains the materials really well. The exams are challenging, and it is super easy to lose points on the exams even if you study well. I didn't read the book. however, it is highly recommended for getting an A. Previous exams are helpful too, and many recycled quesRate My Professors ↗
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BIOCHEM 299 is an independent study course where students conduct research under the direct guidance of a Biochemistry faculty member.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=1 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026BIOCHEM 375 is a variable-content course examining special topics in biochemistry, with specific themes determined by the instructor and semester.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sampleBIOCHEM 681 is a senior honors thesis course for Biochemistry undergraduates in an Honors program, involving individual study arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
BIOCHEM 682 is the second semester of an individual study senior honors thesis in Biochemistry.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=1 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleBIOCHEM 691 is a course for undergraduate students to complete a Biochemistry thesis under faculty arrangement.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
BIOCHEM 692 is a second-semester individual study course for undergraduates completing a biochemistry thesis.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleBIOCHEM 699 offers academic credit for research, library, or laboratory work conducted under faculty guidance.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Aaron Hoskins receives a single review citing poor communication skills and judgmental attitudes toward students. The reviewer associates his teaching with negative career outcomes for graduates, describing him as lacking in communication and making unfounded assumptions about students.
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026BIOCHEM 729 covers specialized subjects of current interest in biochemistry.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2014: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=19 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026BIOCHEM 990 is a research course for graduate students to conduct independent laboratory work under faculty supervision in preparation for a thesis or dissertation.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
Covers single molecule approaches to biology, including literature review and research presentations on techniques like fluorescence microscopy and optical trapping.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
CHEM 299 is a directed study course involving a mentored research project arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleCHEM 681 is a mentored research course for students completing a thesis in an Honors program.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
CHEM 699 is a directed study course involving an advanced mentored research project arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=2 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026CHEM 990 is a research course where students conduct supervised research projects with individual faculty members.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
GENETICS 299 is an independent study course involving research work in Genetics under faculty guidance.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2024 · limited sampleGENETICS 699 is a special problems course allowing students to conduct individual advanced work in a specific area of Genetics under faculty guidance.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026GENETICS 990 is a research course where students conduct independent laboratory research under faculty supervision to prepare a graduate thesis.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
MOLBIOL 691 is a senior thesis course involving individual mentored study arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | BIOCHEM 299 | Independent Study |
| Fall 2026 | BIOCHEM 375 | Special Topics |
| Fall 2026 | BIOCHEM 681 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | BIOCHEM 682 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | BIOCHEM 691 | Senior Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | BIOCHEM 692 | Senior Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | BIOCHEM 699 | Special Problems |
| Fall 2026 | BIOCHEM 729 | Advanced Topics |
| Fall 2026 | BIOCHEM 990 | Research |
| Fall 2026 | BIOCHEM/CHEM 918 | Single Molecule Approaches to Biology |
| Fall 2026 | CHEM 299 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2026 | CHEM 681 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | CHEM 699 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2026 | CHEM 990 | Research |
| Fall 2026 | GENETICS 299 | Independent Study |
| Fall 2026 | GENETICS 699 | Special Problems |
| Fall 2026 | GENETICS 990 | Research |
| Fall 2026 | MOLBIOL 691 | Senior Thesis |
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