Independent Study
1–3 creditsIndependent Study involves research work under the direct guidance of a Biochemistry faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026Current instructor
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Independent Study involves research work under the direct guidance of a Biochemistry faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2026Examines various special topics in biochemistry, with content varying each semester and by section.
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historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sampleSenior Honors Thesis: First semester of individual study for undergraduate students in an Honors program completing a thesis in Biochemistry, arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Second semester individual study for undergraduates in an Honors program completing a Biochemistry thesis, arranged with a Biochemistry faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
First-semester individual study for undergraduates completing a Biochemistry thesis, arranged with a Biochemistry faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Second semester individual study for undergraduates completing a Biochemistry senior thesis, involving literature review, research methodologies, thesis writing, and communication of findings.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Special Problems provides credit for supervised research, library, or lab work. Students arrange specific projects and credits directly with their faculty supervisor.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=1 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sampleGraduate course examining the structure and function of membrane proteins, including ion channels, transporters, and receptors, focusing on folding mechanisms and biophysical study methods.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=6 letter grades); Spring 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=10 letter grades); Spring 2026: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.
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Spring 2024–Spring 2026 · limited sampleIndependent laboratory research course for preparing a graduate thesis or dissertation under faculty supervision.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
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 sampleIndependent laboratory research in preparation of a graduate thesis under supervision of a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Directed Studies in Molecular Biology involves individual research projects conducted under professorial supervision.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Distinct courses recorded per term
Explore courses taught by this instructor →| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | BIOCHEM 299 | Independent Study |
| Spring 2027 | BIOCHEM 375 | Special Topics |
| Spring 2027 | BIOCHEM 681 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | BIOCHEM 682 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | BIOCHEM 691 | Senior Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | BIOCHEM 692 | Senior Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | BIOCHEM 699 | Special Problems |
| Spring 2027 | BIOCHEM 924 | Membrane Protein Structure and Function |
| Spring 2027 | BIOCHEM 990 | Research |
| Spring 2027 | GENETICS 299 | Independent Study |
| Spring 2027 | GENETICS 990 | Research |
| Spring 2027 | MOLBIOL 699 | Directed Studies in Molecular Biology |
| Fall 2026 | BIOCHEM 299 | Independent Study |
| Fall 2026 | BIOCHEM 375 | Special Topics |
| Fall 2026 | BIOCHEM 681 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | BIOCHEM 682 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | BIOCHEM 691 | Senior Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | BIOCHEM 692 | Senior Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | BIOCHEM 699 | Special Problems |
| Fall 2026 | BIOCHEM 990 | Research |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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