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Professor is very knowledgeable, but I cannot recommend this class. Does NOT reflect 2 credit course at all, it should be 3 credits. Grade depends on 4 very challenging exam, not taken in class, 2 hours long, after school hours. Tested on very specific details, many short essays, T/F, and labeling structures. I advise immunology course prior.Rate My Professors ↗
Graded based solely on the 4 exams, and the exams are not multiple choice. They consist of drawing random structures, many free response questions on incredibly detailed topics, and a couple T/F or matching problems. Exams expect you to remember even the tiniest details talked about in class, and the class jam packed of material, terms and details.Rate My Professors ↗
I took MMI301 online but I really enjoyed it! Dr. Dillard is amazing and I highly recommend taking his course. Genuinely a super nice guy teaching an awesome topic.Rate My Professors ↗
I took this class a few semesters ago. It was difficult, but I learned a lot and it really pushed me to be a better student. A lot of the material we covered was incredibly useful in other classes, and overall this course was taught very well. Great class and certainly one of the most impressionable ones I've had at UW. Would definitely recommend!Rate My Professors ↗
Class itself was very interesting, but the tests were incredibly difficult and focused on the specifics of content learned in lecture. Also, the TA for this class is not very helpful, as she speeds through her lectures and leaves no time for questions. Overall, interesting class, almost impossible to do well in it though.Rate My Professors ↗
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MM&I 691 is a first-semester independent study focused on preliminary research and writing a senior thesis in Medical Microbiology Immunology.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
Directed study offering independent research in medical microbiology and immunology for undergraduates under faculty supervision.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2014: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=6 letter grades); Fall 2015: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=7 letter grades); Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=3 letter grades).
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sampleMM&I 704 covers the pathogenesis, clinical descriptions, and prevention of infectious diseases of human beings.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025MM&I 990 is a research and thesis course where students conduct independent novel science research under faculty guidance, measured by first-authored peer-reviewed publication.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
MOLBIOL 699 is a directed study course where students conduct individual research projects under professorial supervision.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | MM&I 691 | First Semester Senior Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | MM&I 699 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2026 | MM&I 704 | Infectious Diseases of Human Beings |
| Fall 2026 | MM&I 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | MOLBIOL 699 | Directed Studies in Molecular Biology |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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