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CARIN LOEWEN

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Raw average: 2.27/5 from 26 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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GEN520 · course not matched
Quality 3/5Difficulty 4/5
Dr Loewen was a good professor and she definitely cares a lot about the subject, she used lots of slides and would go until the very last minute of lecture regardless, which made it confusing at times. The exams were not too bad and the group study guides were very helpful (but were graded harsh at times).
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GEN520 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Professor Loewen is very kind and cares a lot about her students. I see a lot of people hating and I don't know why. An important caveat to her classes is that you have to be interested in the topic and willing to take lecture notes as well as pay attention in class. She is very helpful during office hours and always easily accessible by email.
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GEN133 · course not matched
Quality 2/5Difficulty 5/5
All of the lectures were recorded and posted onto Canvas, making it easier to look back on notes. She also spoke in the perfect speed. Although, the quizzes had material that we never covered in class.
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GENETICS 520
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Very interesting course, and Dr. Loewen seemed passionate about this material. She is accommodating and is quick to reply to emails. There are pre-class assignments before each class, with five drops. The exams were all online and doable with a good understanding of the material.
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GEN520 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
I've enjoyed Neurogenetics with Dr. Loewen this semester. She's a passionate and entertaining lecturer. Exams are online and open note, so I found taking good notes helpful. Some busy work for pre-lectures, but not difficult to complete and makes lecture easier to follow. If you're interested in the topics, I would recommend.
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GEN133 · course not matched
Quality 1/5Difficulty 4/5
I felt like I didn't even go to lecture, the quizzes and exams were nothing like what we had learned in class. I thought I knew it and I would get my grade back and turns out I knew nothing!! Extremely humbling.
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Classes with CARIN LOEWEN

GENETICS 520

Neurogenetics

3 credits

NEUROGENETICS explores the genetic basis of nervous system development, structure, function, and dysfunction, emphasizing research on neurological disorders and experimental approaches.

No offering record · Spring 2026

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Carin Loewen

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2021–Spring 2026
GENETICS 545

Genetics Laboratory

2 credits

GENETICS LABORATORY provides practical experience in classical and molecular genetic laboratory techniques using plants, animals, and fungi.

No offering record · Spring 2026

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Christopher TilmannCarin Loewen

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2021–Spring 2026
GENETICS 566

Advanced Genetics

Credits unavailable

Advanced Genetics is a capstone course teaching genetic analysis via scientific literature readings and group projects.

No offering record · Spring 2026

with this instructor · course overall, matching historical terms

Carin LoewenKatie Vermillion

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2026

Recorded teaching history

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2026GENETICS 520Neurogenetics
Spring 2026GENETICS 545Genetics Laboratory
Spring 2026GENETICS 566Advanced Genetics
Fall 2025GENETICS 133Genetics in the News
Fall 2025GENETICS 335Genomes in a Modern World
Fall 2025GENETICS 520Neurogenetics
Spring 2025GENETICS 375Special Topics
Spring 2025GENETICS 520Neurogenetics
Spring 2025GENETICS 545Genetics Laboratory
Fall 2024GENETICS 133Genetics in the News
Fall 2024GENETICS 520Neurogenetics
Spring 2024GENETICS 375Special Topics
Spring 2024GENETICS 520Neurogenetics
Spring 2024GENETICS 545Genetics Laboratory
Fall 2023GENETICS 133Genetics in the News
Fall 2023GENETICS 520Neurogenetics
Spring 2023GENETICS 375Special Topics
Spring 2023GENETICS 520Neurogenetics
Spring 2023GENETICS 545Genetics Laboratory
Fall 2022GENETICS 133Genetics in the News
Fall 2022GENETICS 155Freshman Seminar in Genetics
Fall 2022GENETICS 520Neurogenetics
Spring 2022GENETICS 375Special Topics
Spring 2022GENETICS 520Neurogenetics
Spring 2022GENETICS 545Genetics Laboratory
Fall 2021GENETICS 133Genetics in the News
Fall 2021GENETICS 155Freshman Seminar in Genetics
Fall 2021GENETICS 520Neurogenetics
Fall 2020GENETICS 133Genetics in the News
Fall 2020GENETICS 520Neurogenetics
Spring 2020GENETICS 133Genetics in the News
Spring 2020GENETICS 545Genetics Laboratory
Spring 2020GENETICS 566Advanced Genetics
Fall 2019GENETICS 133Genetics in the News
Fall 2019GENETICS 155Freshman Seminar in Genetics
Fall 2019GENETICS 520Neurogenetics
Spring 2019GENETICS 133Genetics in the News
Spring 2019GENETICS 545Genetics Laboratory
Spring 2019GENETICS 566Advanced Genetics
Fall 2018GENETICS 133Genetics in the News
Fall 2018GENETICS 155Freshman Seminar in Genetics
Fall 2018GENETICS 520Neurogenetics

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