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Samuel Butcher

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Classes with Samuel Butcher

BIOCHEM 299

Independent Study

1–3 credits

BIOCHEM 299 is an independent study course where students conduct research under the direct guidance of a Biochemistry faculty member.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Scott CoylePaul Friesen+34 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2026
BIOCHEM 501

Introduction to Biochemistry

3 credits

Covers the chemistry, nutrition, and metabolism of biological systems.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

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

Spring 2022–Spring 2026
BIOCHEM 681

Senior Honors Thesis

2–4 credits

BIOCHEM 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

Scott CoylePaul Friesen+28 more

No recorded grade history

BIOCHEM 682

Senior Honors Thesis

2–4 credits

BIOCHEM 682 is the second semester of an individual study senior honors thesis in Biochemistry.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Scott CoylePaul Friesen+28 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample
BIOCHEM 691

Senior Thesis

2 credits

BIOCHEM 691 is a course for undergraduate students to complete a Biochemistry thesis under faculty arrangement.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Scott CoylePaul Friesen+28 more

No recorded grade history

BIOCHEM 692

Senior Thesis

2 credits

BIOCHEM 692 is a second-semester individual study course for undergraduates completing a biochemistry thesis.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Scott CoylePaul Friesen+26 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample
BIOCHEM 699

Special Problems

1–4 credits

BIOCHEM 699 offers academic credit for research, library, or laboratory work conducted under faculty guidance.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Scott CoylePaul Friesen+29 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2026
BIOCHEM 990

Research

1–12 credits

BIOCHEM 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

Scott CoyleMichael Cox+42 more

No recorded grade history

CHEM 990

Research

1–15 credits

CHEM 990 is a research course where students conduct supervised research projects with individual faculty members.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Tehshik YoonPupa Gilbert+81 more

No recorded grade history

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TermCourseTitle
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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