Independent Study
1–3 creditsIndependent Study involves research work under the direct guidance of a Biochemistry faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026Current instructor
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Independent Study involves research work under the direct guidance of a Biochemistry faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2026Senior Honors Thesis: First semester of individual study for undergraduate students in an Honors program completing a thesis in Biochemistry, arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Second semester individual study for undergraduates in an Honors program completing a Biochemistry thesis, arranged with a Biochemistry faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
First-semester individual study for undergraduates completing a Biochemistry thesis, arranged with a Biochemistry faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Second semester individual study for undergraduates completing a Biochemistry senior thesis, involving literature review, research methodologies, thesis writing, and communication of findings.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Special Problems provides credit for supervised research, library, or lab work. Students arrange specific projects and credits directly with their faculty supervisor.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sampleIndependent laboratory research course for preparing a graduate thesis or dissertation under faculty supervision.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Principles of Human Disease and Biotechnology covers biochemical principles related to human disease, including cancer, metabolic disorders, and biotechnology tools like CRISPR.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2026: 3.46 GPA, 57.1% A/AB (n=42 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2025–Spring 2026 · limited sampleDistinct courses recorded per term
Explore courses taught by this instructor →| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | BIOCHEM 299 | Independent Study |
| Spring 2027 | BIOCHEM 681 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | BIOCHEM 682 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | BIOCHEM 691 | Senior Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | BIOCHEM 692 | Senior Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | BIOCHEM 699 | Special Problems |
| Spring 2027 | BIOCHEM 990 | Research |
| Spring 2027 | BIOCHEM/NUTRSCI 560 | Principles of Human Disease and Biotechnology |
| Fall 2026 | BIOCHEM 299 | Independent Study |
| Fall 2026 | BIOCHEM 375 | Special Topics |
| Fall 2026 | BIOCHEM 681 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | BIOCHEM 682 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | BIOCHEM 691 | Senior Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | BIOCHEM 699 | Special Problems |
| Fall 2026 | BIOCHEM 990 | Research |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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