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Fantastic. He clearly cares quite a bit about both biochemistry and his students. I found his exam pretty straightforward, and he makes it very very clear what will be on it. Lectures are very helpful as are discussions and problem sets. He got me very interested in biochem.Rate My Professors ↗
He's the man! Really cool guy, cares about his students, actually wants them to come to office hours. Not too difficult.Rate My Professors ↗
Nice guy, but not especially engaging. If you care about proper grammar/spelling, be ready to tear your hair out as you read his PowerPoints and lecture notes. Exam is difficult but do-able... Be sure to know the last few lectures really well.Rate My Professors ↗
I love John Denu. You can tell he really, really enjoys what he teaches, and his exam is fair. Don't miss the day with the enzyme kinetics demonstation- ridiculous.Rate My Professors ↗
He is a great lecturer. You need to attend lecture since there is no textbook. Read his handouts and study objectives. His exam is fair. Attend Valerie's discussion section!Rate My Professors ↗
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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).
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Fall 2024 · limited sampleBMOLCHEM 990 is an advanced biomolecular chemistry course focused on supervised research.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
CHEM 990 is a research course where students conduct supervised research projects with individual faculty members.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
NUTRSCI 699 is a directed study course in Nutritional Science conducted under faculty guidance.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sample| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | BMOLCHEM 699 | Special Research Problems |
| Fall 2026 | BMOLCHEM 990 | Advanced Biomolecular Chemistry and Research |
| Fall 2026 | CHEM 990 | Research |
| Fall 2026 | NUTRSCI 699 | Special Problems |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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