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Samuel Butcher

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Classes with Samuel Butcher

BIOCHEM 299

Independent Study

1–3 credits

Independent Study involves research work under the direct guidance of a Biochemistry faculty member.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Scott CoylePaul Friesen+31 more

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Spring 2026
BIOCHEM 501

Introduction to Biochemistry

3 credits

Introduction to Biochemistry covers the chemistry, nutrition, and metabolism of biological systems, emphasizing biomolecular structures, genetic information processes, and central metabolic pathways.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.49 GPA, 70.5% A/AB (n=637 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.58 GPA, 75.0% A/AB (n=768 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.60 GPA, 76.7% A/AB (n=701 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.

Scott CoyleMario Pennella+2 more

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Spring 2026
BIOCHEM 681

Senior Honors Thesis

2–4 credits

Senior 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

Scott CoylePaul Friesen+28 more

No recorded grade history

BIOCHEM 682

Senior Honors Thesis

2–4 credits

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

Scott CoylePaul Friesen+28 more

No recorded grade history

BIOCHEM 691

Senior Thesis

2 credits

First-semester individual study for undergraduates completing a Biochemistry thesis, arranged with a Biochemistry faculty member.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Scott CoylePaul Friesen+28 more

No recorded grade history

BIOCHEM 692

Senior Thesis

2 credits

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

Scott CoylePaul Friesen+28 more

No recorded grade history

BIOCHEM 699

Special Problems

1–4 credits

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

Scott CoylePaul Friesen+28 more

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sample
BIOCHEM 729

Advanced Topics

1–3 credits

Advanced Topics covers specialized subjects of current interest in biochemistry.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2019: 3.98 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=21 letter grades); Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=10 letter grades); Spring 2024: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=6 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.

Alessandro SenesJudith Simcox+3 more

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Spring 2026
BIOCHEM 990

Research

1–12 credits

Independent laboratory research course for preparing a graduate thesis or dissertation under faculty supervision.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Scott CoyleMichael Cox+42 more

No recorded grade history

BIOCHEM/BMOLCHEM 913

Seminar-ribogroup (advanced)

1 credits

Advanced student-led seminar discussing current research questions in RNA biology and RNA-protein interactions.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2019: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=3 letter grades); Spring 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=6 letter grades); Spring 2026: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=6 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.

Dave BrowSamuel Butcher

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2025–Spring 2026 · limited sample
CHEM 990

Research

1–15 credits

Supervised research course where students exhibit broad understanding of chemical principles, conduct independent research, and collaborate with investigators.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Tehshik YoonPupa Gilbert+78 more

No recorded grade history

Recorded teaching history

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2027BIOCHEM 299Independent Study
Spring 2027BIOCHEM 501Introduction to Biochemistry
Spring 2027BIOCHEM 681Senior Honors Thesis
Spring 2027BIOCHEM 682Senior Honors Thesis
Spring 2027BIOCHEM 691Senior Thesis
Spring 2027BIOCHEM 692Senior Thesis
Spring 2027BIOCHEM 699Special Problems
Spring 2027BIOCHEM 729Advanced Topics
Spring 2027BIOCHEM 990Research
Spring 2027BIOCHEM/BMOLCHEM 913Seminar-ribogroup (advanced)
Spring 2027CHEM 990Research
Fall 2026BIOCHEM 299Independent Study
Fall 2026BIOCHEM 501Introduction to Biochemistry
Fall 2026BIOCHEM 681Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2026BIOCHEM 682Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2026BIOCHEM 691Senior Thesis
Fall 2026BIOCHEM 692Senior Thesis
Fall 2026BIOCHEM 699Special Problems
Fall 2026BIOCHEM 990Research
Fall 2026CHEM 990Research

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