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Professor Ntambi did not give a flying hoot about the class. He was never prepared for lecture, his exams did not follow his "lecture goals" at all. His exam was really easy, but he did not care about teaching. He didn't even bother posting an answer key to his practice exam. Unfortunate when teachers don't care about a class.Rate My Professors ↗
I have to admit that he is a nice professor, but the exam is very detailed oriented and it is a little difficult to know what would be on the exam based on his lectures. However, if you go through them everyday, it's not a big deal. His accent is funny as well. Not a professor you should avoid, exams are just a bit harder than others.Rate My Professors ↗
His exams are based on the tiniest details from his notes, facts from a lot of random & unnecessary slides & a few broad, super easy questions. So, basically, you have to know all of the details. Go to class and continually study over the course of the unit and you should be fine. Cramming won't work for this class because you'll forget details.Rate My Professors ↗
He's really nice, and he's aware of his heavy accent. The material for this part of the course is really difficult, but he does an okay job. He could stand to spell out the most important enzymes in a pathway, but if you pay enough attention in class, you could do much better than I did. It's also funny how he needs 99% on iClicker Q's to move on.Rate My Professors ↗
Great class! Never need to open the textbook though it is provided, just keep up with the work and an A should not be a problem!Rate My Professors ↗
Professor Ntambi has a beautiful voice. It's low and soothing and I wish his voice could read me a bedtime story. Academically speaking, he is a very good educator and makes the material engaging!Rate My Professors ↗
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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
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2015: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=6 letter grades); Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=3 letter grades); Fall 2023: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=6 letter grades).
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
Independent clinical research project supervised by Medicine faculty, involving apprenticeship with a physician-scientist mentor.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Distinct 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 | MEDICINE 990 | Research |
| Fall 2026 | BIOCHEM 299 | Independent Study |
| Fall 2026 | BIOCHEM 681 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | BIOCHEM 682 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | BIOCHEM 691 | Senior Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | BIOCHEM 692 | Senior Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | BIOCHEM 699 | Special Problems |
| Fall 2026 | BIOCHEM 990 | Research |
| Fall 2026 | BIOCHEM/NUTRSCI 901 | Seminar-nutrition and Metabolism (advanced) |
| Fall 2026 | NUTRSCI 299 | Independent Study |
| Fall 2026 | NUTRSCI 991 | Research Nutrition |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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