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John Denu

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Raw average: 4.80/5 from 5 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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BMC503 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
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.
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BMC503 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
He's the man! Really cool guy, cares about his students, actually wants them to come to office hours. Not too difficult.
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BMC503 · course not matched
Quality 4/5Difficulty 4/5
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.
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BCHEM503 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
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.
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BCHEM503 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
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!
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