Current instructor

Hazel Holden

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Raw average: 4.50/5 from 2 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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What students say

Original student reviews · all captured dates

BIOCHEM 301
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
I have severe depression and have not been able to go to her lectures for the past month which is so disheartening because Prof Holden is an amazing lecturer and person. she's engaging, includes her own opinions, and is so very kind. I don't know if she'll ever read this, or if she knows her impact, but she seriously was a light in this dark sem.
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BIOCHEM 301
Quality 4/5Difficulty 4/5
Dr. Holden was a great teacher. You can tell how passionate she is about her work and the subject of Biochemistry. She is a very fast talker, so it may be hard to get into everything she is saying, however, her lecture notes are really helpful. She is very nice and I would definitely have her again!
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Classes with Hazel Holden

BIOCHEM 990

Research

1–12 credits

Independent laboratory research course for preparing a graduate thesis or dissertation under faculty supervision.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Scott CoyleMichael Cox+42 more

No recorded grade history

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

Recorded teaching history

Distinct courses recorded per term

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2027BIOCHEM 990Research
Spring 2027CHEM 699Directed Study
Fall 2026BIOCHEM 299Independent Study
Fall 2026BIOCHEM 681Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2026BIOCHEM 682Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2026BIOCHEM 691Senior Thesis
Fall 2026BIOCHEM 692Senior Thesis
Fall 2026BIOCHEM 990Research

Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.

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