Current instructor

James Keck

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Raw average: 4.00/5 from 1 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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BMC758714 · course not matched
Quality 4/5Difficulty 4/5
Great lecturer and really tries to connect with his students. I wasn't a fan of the material, but he made it clear and more enjoyable to learn.
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Classes with James Keck

BMOLCHEM 699

Special Research Problems

1–5 credits

BMOLCHEM 699 is a special research problems course involving self-directed work and participation in ongoing research projects under faculty and graduate mentorship.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=1 letter grades).

Christina HullJohn Denu+12 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Fall 2024 · limited sample
BMOLCHEM 700

Practical Biophysics

3 credits

BMOLCHEM 700 introduces practical biophysical measurement methods, covering thermodynamics, kinetics, and instrumentation theory.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2024: 3.42 GPA, 50.0% A/AB (n=6 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.75 GPA, 85.0% A/AB (n=20 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.

James KeckAndrea Putnam+1 more

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2024–Fall 2025 · limited sample
MICROBIO 899

Independent Study

1–9 credits

MICROBIO 899 is an independent study course allowing students to conduct research in biological science under faculty direction.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Michael ThomasPaul Friesen+32 more

No recorded grade history

MICROBIO 990

Research

1–9 credits

MICROBIO 990 is a research course involving full lab and literature review of a microbiology problem, leading to thesis preparation and publication.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Michael ThomasPaul Friesen+33 more

No recorded grade history

Recorded teaching history

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TermCourseTitle
Fall 2026BMOLCHEM 699Special Research Problems
Fall 2026BMOLCHEM 700Practical Biophysics
Fall 2026BMOLCHEM 990Advanced Biomolecular Chemistry and Research
Fall 2026MICROBIO 899Independent Study
Fall 2026MICROBIO 990Research

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