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He was a good lecturer, but not very interesting to me. Concepts weren't hard to understand but lectures were painfully slow that I was uninterested in the subjects. Talked about the history of genetics, which was nice.Rate My Professors ↗
I just did not enjoy Bret very much. I found him condescending and slightly rude when answering questions. His content was also just not engaging to me. He was just fine as a professor but his content and attitude was just not my favorite.Rate My Professors ↗
Bret is an awesome professor! 100% recommend just chatting with him after class/at office hours, he's very helpful and fun and also just a great professor.Rate My Professors ↗
Dr. payseur did a great job with the first half of Genetics467. He was clear about what you need to know and was very good at explaining concepts. He provided practice that helped to prepare for exams (that were on canvas, being able to take them anytime that day was very nice). If you take notes and do the practice problems you will do great!Rate My Professors ↗
Professor that understands how the whole field works and what actually matters. Acknowledges the history and makes the content interesting. Very approachable as well!Rate My Professors ↗
A solid lecturer! His exams were much simpler than those in the second half of the class, and he explains things clearly.Rate My Professors ↗
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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
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=1 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2023–Spring 2024 · limited sampleIndividual study for majors completing theses for Honors degrees, arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Special Problems course for individual advanced work in Genetics under faculty guidance.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2017: 3.86 GPA, 85.7% A/AB (n=7 letter grades); Fall 2017: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades); Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=2 letter grades).
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
Advanced research in biology as part of graduate program requirements, arranged with mentoring faculty.
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 | GENETICS 299 | Independent Study |
| Spring 2027 | GENETICS 682 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | GENETICS 699 | Special Problems |
| Spring 2027 | GENETICS 990 | Research |
| Spring 2027 | ZOOLOGY 990 | Research |
| Fall 2026 | GENETICS 299 | Independent Study |
| Fall 2026 | GENETICS 467 | General Genetics 1 |
| Fall 2026 | GENETICS 681 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | GENETICS 699 | Special Problems |
| Fall 2026 | GENETICS 990 | Research |
| Fall 2026 | ZOOLOGY 990 | Research |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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