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Akihiro Ikeda

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Raw average: 5.00/5 from 1 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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GEN565 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Aki is one of the best professors at the University. Amazing lectures, he is very passionate about the subject and it translates into the way he teaches. Great professor to study Genetics from! Exams are straight-forward and conceptual.
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Classes with Akihiro Ikeda

CHEM 699

Directed Study

1–6 credits

Directed Study is an advanced mentored research project arranged with a faculty or academic staff member.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Matt BowmanTehshik Yoon+101 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2023–Spring 2026 · limited sample
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 525

Epigenetics

3 credits

Introductory course in epigenetics covering how chemical information on the genome switches genes on/off, controls cell fates, and is influenced by lifestyle, diet, and environment.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2025: 3.93 GPA, 97.1% A/AB (n=35 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.

Akihiro IkedaJustin Wolter

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2025–Fall 2025 · 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

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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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2027CHEM 699Directed Study
Spring 2027GENETICS 299Independent Study
Spring 2027GENETICS 525Epigenetics
Spring 2027GENETICS 699Special Problems
Spring 2027GENETICS 990Research
Spring 2027MOLBIOL 699Directed Studies in Molecular Biology
Spring 2027ZOOLOGY 682Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2026GENETICS 289Honors Independent Study
Fall 2026GENETICS 299Independent Study
Fall 2026GENETICS 525Epigenetics
Fall 2026GENETICS 699Special Problems
Fall 2026GENETICS 990Research
Fall 2026MOLBIOL 681Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2026ZOOLOGY 681Senior Honors Thesis

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