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Nicole Perna

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Classes with Nicole Perna

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

Introduces genome structure, function, and evolution, outlining benefits of genomic technology for human health, agriculture, and conservation.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2023: 2.75 GPA, 25.0% A/AB (n=16 letter grades); Spring 2024: 3.64 GPA, 71.4% A/AB (n=7 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.23 GPA, 55.0% A/AB (n=20 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2023–Fall 2025 · limited sample

Special Problems course for individual advanced work in Genetics under faculty guidance.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Spring 2026
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

Graduate research course involving full lab and literature review of a microbiology problem, leading to thesis and publication preparation.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

No recorded grade history

Independent study course involving mentor discussions to summarize intellectual growth, identify diverse viewpoints through critical thinking, and illustrate growth in reading, writing, and communication skills.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

No recorded grade history

PATH-BIO 990

Research

1–12 credits

Independent research course where students exhibit a broad understanding of general pathobiological science principles and conduct research using a variety of approaches.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

No recorded grade history

Recorded teaching history

Distinct courses recorded per term

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2027GENETICS 299Independent Study
Spring 2027GENETICS 548The Genomic Revolution
Spring 2027GENETICS 699Special Problems
Spring 2027GENETICS 705Foundations of Genetics Research
Spring 2027GENETICS 990Research
Spring 2027GENETICS 993Seminar in Genetics
Spring 2027MICROBIO 899Independent Study
Spring 2027MICROBIO 990Research
Spring 2027PATH-BIO 299Independent Study
Spring 2027PATH-BIO 990Research
Fall 2026BIOLOGY/GENETICS 522Communicating Evolutionary Biology
Fall 2026GENETICS 299Independent Study
Fall 2026GENETICS 699Special Problems
Fall 2026GENETICS 885Advanced Genomic and Proteomic Analysis
Fall 2026GENETICS 990Research
Fall 2026MICROBIO 990Research
Fall 2026PATH-BIO 990Research

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Instructor identity & provenance
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