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Jeff Hardin

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Raw average: 4.24/5 from 50 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

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DEVBIO470 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 5/5
He is a great professor. Class is difficult but if you know your bio you will do fine. This is mainly though for cells and inside of the animals.
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DEVBIO470 · course not matched
Quality 3/5Difficulty 5/5
Professor Hardin is a lovely man but this class is HARD. It's listed as an intro class and the only prereq is Bio 151, but that definitely isn't enough. You learn some pretty specific cell bio and molecular pathways, and there's A LOT to memorize. If I had known how hard it was going to be and how much studying was needed, I wouldn't have taken it
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BIO470 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
He gives hints sometimes repeats for hints. He uses good ananlogies and has study sessions for his tests.
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DEVBIO470 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
He does extra seminars to attend to prepare for his tests. Gives hints and makes sure you really know the stuff. But you got to try hard.
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DEVBIO470 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
He does a good job to make sure his students pass gives great advice on what to study for and has hints what will be on the test.
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ZOOLOGY 470
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Prof Hardin cares about his students and he wants people to succeed in his class. He makes it clear what material will be on exams and will adjust grading scales if the class overall does worse than expected. His slides are super helpful and reading the textbook is not necessary.
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Classes with Jeff Hardin

BIOCORE 383

Cellular Biology

3 credits

An intermediate-level course on the cellular and molecular basis of life, covering cell structure, energy flow, and the regulation of genetic information.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 3.34 GPA, 50.6% A/AB (n=83 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.29 GPA, 52.9% A/AB (n=85 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.41 GPA, 55.2% A/AB (n=58 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.

Jeff HardinShelby O'Connor+1 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2023–Spring 2026
GENETICS 990

Research

1–12 credits

Independent laboratory research in preparation of a graduate thesis under supervision of a faculty member.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

David BaumJeff Hardin+71 more

No recorded grade history

PHMCOL-M 990

Research

1–12 credits

A graduate research course where qualified students use departmental facilities to conduct independent research using various approaches.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Jeff HardinAnthony Auger+67 more

No recorded grade history

ZOOLOGY 299

Directed Studies in Zoology

1–3 credits

Directed Studies in Zoology offers directed study or independent research where students experience hypothesis development and research through faculty mentorship.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Scott HartmanSharon Thoma+29 more

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2024–Spring 2026 · limited sample
ZOOLOGY 470

Introduction to Animal Development

3 credits

Covers major stages of animal embryonic development, morphogenesis, cell differentiation, and genetic control of these processes.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Past student reviews · Jeff Hardin

Jeff Hardin taught engaging lectures and helpful slides, though students disagreed on difficulty. Some found exams hard and uncurved, while others noted he clarified exam material and adjusted grading if the class performed poorly. One student found lectures boring and required heavy reading, whereas another described the subject as extremely interesting with neat experiment examples.

Jeff Hardin

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2023–Spring 2026
ZOOLOGY 699

Directed Studies in Zoology

1–6 credits

Directed Studies in Zoology consists of selected research projects for juniors and seniors.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Scott HartmanKaren Strier+52 more

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Spring 2026
ZOOLOGY 990

Research

1–9 credits

Advanced research in biology as part of graduate program requirements, arranged with mentoring faculty.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Karen StrierJeff Hardin+39 more

No recorded grade history

Recorded teaching history

Distinct courses recorded per term

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2027BIOCORE 383Cellular Biology
Spring 2027GENETICS 990Research
Spring 2027PHMCOL-M 990Research
Spring 2027ZOOLOGY 299Directed Studies in Zoology
Spring 2027ZOOLOGY 470Introduction to Animal Development
Spring 2027ZOOLOGY 681Senior Honors Thesis
Spring 2027ZOOLOGY 682Senior Honors Thesis
Spring 2027ZOOLOGY 691Senior Thesis
Spring 2027ZOOLOGY 692Senior Thesis
Spring 2027ZOOLOGY 699Directed Studies in Zoology
Spring 2027ZOOLOGY 990Research
Fall 2026BIOLOGY/BOTANY/ZOOLOGY 151Introductory Biology
Fall 2026GENETICS 699Special Problems
Fall 2026GENETICS 990Research
Fall 2026PHMCOL-M 990Research
Fall 2026ZOOLOGY 153Introductory Biology
Fall 2026ZOOLOGY 299Directed Studies in Zoology
Fall 2026ZOOLOGY 681Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2026ZOOLOGY 682Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2026ZOOLOGY 691Senior Thesis
Fall 2026ZOOLOGY 692Senior Thesis
Fall 2026ZOOLOGY 699Directed Studies in Zoology
Fall 2026ZOOLOGY 990Research

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

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