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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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Independent Study involves research work under the direct guidance of a Biochemistry faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=1 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
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.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Second semester individual study for undergraduates in an Honors program completing a Biochemistry thesis, arranged with a Biochemistry faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=1 letter grades).
No recorded grade history
First-semester individual study for undergraduates completing a Biochemistry thesis, arranged with a Biochemistry faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Second semester individual study for undergraduates completing a Biochemistry senior thesis, involving literature review, research methodologies, thesis writing, and communication of findings.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Special Problems provides credit for supervised research, library, or lab work. Students arrange specific projects and credits directly with their faculty supervisor.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Aaron Hoskins
Aaron Hoskins was described as having poor communication skills and making presumptive judgments about students. The reviewer noted that his students struggled to find jobs or postdocs, attributing this difficulty to his teaching approach.
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sampleIndependent laboratory research course for preparing a graduate thesis or dissertation under faculty supervision.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
A mentored research project arranged with a faculty or academic staff member, offered as Directed Study in Chemistry.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Senior Honors Thesis involves mentored research for students completing a thesis in an Honors program.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=1 letter grades).
No recorded grade history
Directed Study is an advanced mentored research project arranged with a faculty or academic staff member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=2 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2023–Spring 2026 · limited sampleSupervised research course where students exhibit broad understanding of chemical principles, conduct independent research, and collaborate with investigators.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Independent study involving research work in Genetics under the direct guidance of a faculty member, with students arranging work and credits with the instructor.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2023–Spring 2024 · limited sampleSpecial Problems course for individual advanced work in Genetics under faculty guidance.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2026Independent laboratory research in preparation of a graduate thesis under supervision of a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Senior thesis course offering individual mentored study for students completing theses, arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Distinct courses recorded per term
Explore courses taught by this instructor →| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | BIOCHEM 299 | Independent Study |
| Spring 2027 | BIOCHEM 681 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | BIOCHEM 682 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | BIOCHEM 691 | Senior Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | BIOCHEM 692 | Senior Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | BIOCHEM 699 | Special Problems |
| Spring 2027 | BIOCHEM 990 | Research |
| Spring 2027 | CHEM 299 | Directed Study |
| Spring 2027 | CHEM 682 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | CHEM 699 | Directed Study |
| Spring 2027 | CHEM 990 | Research |
| Spring 2027 | GENETICS 299 | Independent Study |
| Spring 2027 | GENETICS 699 | Special Problems |
| Spring 2027 | GENETICS 990 | Research |
| Spring 2027 | MOLBIOL 692 | Senior Thesis |
| 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 |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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