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Mark Mandel

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Classes with Mark Mandel

Independent study involving research work in Genetics under the direct guidance of a faculty member, with students arranging work and credits with the instructor.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2023–Spring 2024 · limited sample
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

No recorded grade history

MICROBIAL SYMBIOSIS covers plant and animal associations with microbes, emphasizing beneficial relationships using examples from recent literature.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2019: 3.44 GPA, 56.2% A/AB (n=16 letter grades); Spring 2023: 3.65 GPA, 80.0% A/AB (n=10 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.83 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=9 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2023–Spring 2025 · limited sample

Advanced Problems in Microbiology explores the diversity of scientific topics comprising the field of contemporary microbiology.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 3.89 GPA, 94.7% A/AB (n=19 letter grades); Spring 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=18 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.81 GPA, 93.8% A/AB (n=16 letter grades).

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2023–Spring 2026 · limited sample

Directed Study: Independent research in medical microbiology and immunology for undergraduates involving literature reviews, lab work, and poster presentations.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=4 letter grades).

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2026–Spring 2026 · limited sample

Recorded teaching history

Distinct courses recorded per term

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2027GENETICS 299Independent Study
Spring 2027GENETICS 990Research
Spring 2027MICROBIO 681Senior Honors Thesis
Spring 2027MICROBIO 682Senior Honors Thesis
Spring 2027MICROBIO 710Microbial Symbiosis
Spring 2027MICROBIO 811Advanced Problems in Microbiology
Spring 2027MM&I 699Directed Study
Spring 2027MM&I 990Research and Thesis
Fall 2026GENETICS 990Research
Fall 2026MICROBIO 681Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2026MICROBIO 682Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2026MM&I 699Directed Study
Fall 2026MM&I 990Research and Thesis
Fall 2026MOLBIOL 699Directed Studies in Molecular Biology

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Instructor identity & provenance
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