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John Puccinelli

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Raw average: 5.00/5 from 2 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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BME 201
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Dr. P is one of the best professors I've ever had. I had the pleasure of having him as my advisor for 2 semesters on top of BME 201 and he truly cares so deeply about all of his students. He can be tough on you at times but it comes from the desire for his students to succeed!
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BME 201
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
Professor Puccinelli was a really great professor as he clearly explained the fundamental biomaterials concepts for out group's bone graft project and in introducing the equipment we'd use in the teaching lab.
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Classes with John Puccinelli

BME 201

Biomedical Engineering Design and Fundamentals

3 credits

Covers biomedical engineering fundamentals, design processes, and hands-on skills like electronics, CAD, and prototype fabrication.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Past student reviews · John Puccinelli

John Puccinelli clearly explained fundamental biomaterials concepts and introduced lab equipment for a bone graft project. One student found him tough at times but noted his high standards stemmed from a desire for student success.

Amit NimunkarJohn Puccinelli

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Spring 2023–Spring 2026
BME 301

Biomedical Engineering Design and Communication

3 credits

Biomedical Engineering Design and Communication applies technical communication to real-world, client-based projects, covering research methods, documentation, report critique, ethics, diversity, and professional development.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 3.91 GPA, 95.7% A/AB (n=69 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.98 GPA, 98.8% A/AB (n=86 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.91 GPA, 97.1% A/AB (n=68 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.

John Puccinelli

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2023–Spring 2026
BME 399

Independent Study

1–3 credits

Independent Study in BME involves directed projects where students conduct and report on independent biomedical engineering research.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=22 letter grades); Fall 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=6 letter grades); Spring 2026: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=6 letter grades).

Peter AdamczykAmit Nimunkar+72 more

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Spring 2023–Spring 2026
BME 402

Biomedical Engineering Capstone Design II

3 credits

Work in a team to evaluate, refine, document and present the client-centered biomedical engineering design started inB M E 400.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=133 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.94 GPA, 96.9% A/AB (n=97 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.91 GPA, 94.9% A/AB (n=138 letter grades).

Amit NimunkarJustin Williams+7 more

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Spring 2023–Spring 2026
BME 799

Advanced Independent Study

1–5 credits

Advanced Independent Study under faculty supervision where students conduct and report on an independent biomedical engineering project.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Peter AdamczykAmit Nimunkar+54 more

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Spring 2023–Spring 2023 · limited sample

Recorded teaching history

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2027BME 201Biomedical Engineering Design and Fundamentals
Spring 2027BME 301Biomedical Engineering Design and Communication
Spring 2027BME 399Independent Study
Spring 2027BME 402Biomedical Engineering Capstone Design II
Spring 2027BME 517Biology in Engineering Seminar
Spring 2027BME 790Master's Research and Thesis
Spring 2027BME 799Advanced Independent Study
Fall 2026BME 200Biomedical Engineering Design
Fall 2026BME 300Biomedical Engineering Design and Leadership
Fall 2026BME 399Independent Study
Fall 2026BME 400Capstone Design Course in Biomedical Engineering
Fall 2026BME 511Tissue Engineering Laboratory
Fall 2026BME 517Biology in Engineering Seminar
Fall 2026BME 790Master's Research and Thesis
Fall 2026BME 799Advanced Independent Study

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