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Ahna Skop

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Raw average: 5.00/5 from 5 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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What students say

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GEN564 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Ahna is a great professor! She genuinely cares about her students and is beyond helpful. In my honest opinion, probably one of the best faculty members in the genetics department. And as a bonus, she likes to bring in snacks for class. Take genetics 564, you won't regret it!
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FOS5 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
She is super nice and her classes are one of the most interesting classes I have ever had. Her presentations and explanations are pretty clear.
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GEN677 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Ahna is the nicest professor I've ever had.
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Classes with Ahna Skop

GENETICS 299

Independent Study

1–3 credits

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

Francisco PelegriAhna Skop+49 more

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2023–Spring 2024 · limited sample
GENETICS 564

Genomics and Proteomics

3 credits

The basic principles of genomics, proteomics and bioinformatics will be taught through a semester-long project of the students choosing. Creative problem solving in science skills will be learned through a variety of active-learning techniques that include: reading of primary literature, group presentations, peer review, bioinformatic lab exercises, science communication skills (writing visualization), and creating a website. Emphasis will be placed upon how to effectively communicate science (written, oral and written). Topics include: genomic sequencing, phylogeny, domain analysis, transcriptomics, CRISPR screens, chemical genomics, quantitative proteomics and protein networks. Capstone course.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 3.69 GPA, 83.3% A/AB (n=18 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.60 GPA, 66.7% A/AB (n=15 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.67 GPA, 75.0% A/AB (n=12 letter grades).

Ahna Skop

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2023–Spring 2026 · limited sample
GENETICS 699

Special Problems

1–3 credits

Special Problems course for individual advanced work in Genetics under faculty guidance.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=2 letter grades).

Francisco PelegriAhna Skop+55 more

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Spring 2026
GENETICS 990

Research

1–12 credits

Independent laboratory research in preparation of a graduate thesis under supervision of a faculty member.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

David BaumJeff Hardin+71 more

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Recorded teaching history

Distinct courses recorded per term

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2027GENETICS 299Independent Study
Spring 2027GENETICS 564Genomics and Proteomics
Spring 2027GENETICS 682Senior Honors Thesis
Spring 2027GENETICS 699Special Problems
Spring 2027GENETICS 990Research
Fall 2026ART 999Independent Study
Fall 2026GENETICS 299Independent Study
Fall 2026GENETICS 681Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2026GENETICS 699Special Problems
Fall 2026GENETICS 990Research

Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.

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