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I loved human genetics with drs werling and schrodi. The material was difficult, but so interesting! As the genetics depth classes go here, I think this is a good one to take. Lectures are posted online after the fact. Grade is mostly based on 3 exams and 2 papersRate My Professors ↗
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GENETICS 299 is an independent study course involving research work in Genetics under faculty guidance.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2024 · limited sampleGENETICS 699 is a special problems course allowing students to conduct individual advanced work in a specific area of Genetics under faculty guidance.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=6 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.92 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=6 letter grades); Spring 2026: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=6 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026GENETICS 990 is a research course where students conduct independent laboratory research under faculty supervision to prepare a graduate thesis.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
Covers principles and methods of modern human genetics, focusing on disease discovery and clinical application.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Donna Werling teaches a difficult but interesting human genetics course that reviewers consider a strong choice for depth. The material is engaging, and lectures are posted online after class.
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Fall 2025Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | GENETICS 299 | Independent Study |
| Fall 2026 | GENETICS 699 | Special Problems |
| Fall 2026 | GENETICS 990 | Research |
| Fall 2026 | GENETICS/MDGENET 565 | Human Genetics |
| Fall 2026 | NTP 990 | Research and Thesis |
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