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Professor Friesen is a great professor for a tough class. He is very accessible outside class and really wants you to do well. (Go to weekly discussions and try not to miss class, it really makes a difference.) You can tell that both he + professor Mehle are both very knowledgeable about virology and care about communicating it well. Recommend!!Rate My Professors ↗
Dr. Friesen Is an amazing professor. He has such a passion for teaching students and loves to see students succeed. He is one of the most friendly professors I have ever had. Very inspirational and amazing at his job. Would most definitely take him again!Rate My Professors ↗
Gave hw graded on "completion", but took off points when I did a brief answer to each question, as I normally do on study guides. Regardless, relatively engaging professor who is passionate about biochem/virology, and gives helpful info and really prepares students well for exams.Rate My Professors ↗
Wonderful professor and such a cool class. Gets to know you by name (if you attend office hours/discussion, etc.) and seems to really care about his students and their learning. Passion/love for virology is infectious (ha ha). You will definitely need to study for this class however! Lots of information.Rate My Professors ↗
I highly recommend Professor Friesen. Is probably one of the best professors I have had at UW. He's also a pretty cool guy. His class if difficult but rewarding (what you put in is what you get out). 10/10 recommend!Rate My Professors ↗
Dr. Friesen promptly replies to emails and is always willing to spend extra time outside of class to clarify. Very enthusiastic about the material he presents, which makes lectures interesting and holds your attention.Rate My Professors ↗
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BIOCHEM 299 is an independent study course where students conduct research under the direct guidance of a Biochemistry faculty member.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026BIOCHEM 681 is a senior honors thesis course for Biochemistry undergraduates in an Honors program, involving individual study arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
BIOCHEM 682 is the second semester of an individual study senior honors thesis in Biochemistry.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleBIOCHEM 691 is a course for undergraduate students to complete a Biochemistry thesis under faculty arrangement.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
BIOCHEM 692 is a second-semester individual study course for undergraduates completing a biochemistry thesis.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleBIOCHEM 699 offers academic credit for research, library, or laboratory work conducted under faculty guidance.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026An advanced seminar covering special topics and literature reports in molecular virology.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=4 letter grades); Fall 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=7 letter grades); Fall 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=7 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleBIOCHEM 990 is a research course for graduate students to conduct independent laboratory work under faculty supervision in preparation for a thesis or dissertation.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
MICROBIO 699 is an independent study course allowing students to conduct advanced microbiology research under faculty guidance.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sampleMICROBIO 899 is an independent study course allowing students to conduct research in biological science under faculty direction.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
MICROBIO 990 is a research course involving full lab and literature review of a microbiology problem, leading to thesis preparation and publication.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
ONCOLOGY 990 is a graduate research course involving independent study and writing under faculty supervision.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | BIOCHEM 299 | Independent Study |
| 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 910 | Seminar-molecular Virology (advanced) |
| Fall 2026 | BIOCHEM 990 | Research |
| Fall 2026 | MICROBIO 699 | Special Problems |
| Fall 2026 | MICROBIO 899 | Independent Study |
| Fall 2026 | MICROBIO 990 | Research |
| Fall 2026 | ONCOLOGY 990 | Research |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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