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Scott Coyle

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Raw average: 4.86/5 from 35 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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What students say

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BIOCHEM 501
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Coyle is easily the best professor in Biochem 501. His lectures are actually really engaging and this might also be partially because of a easier unit. He tries to make his content easy to learn as well unlike the other three professors in the class. The course is graded almost only on 4 exams but they are noncumulative and easy if you study.
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BIOCHEM 501
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
I took biochem 501 alongside zoology 570, and this unit was super easy because of it. The exams are fair and his lectures were engaging and fun. My favorite lecturer in 501 by far!
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BIOCHEM 501
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
amazing, most straight forward professor I've ever had. Was clearly interested in the content and also excited to share the information with us
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BIOCHEM 501
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Dr. Coyle is amazing! Engaging lecturer, funny, great at explaining, and just a great guy. Very dense and fast-paced lectures, so I would either review ahead or rewatch afterward to go over material again and retain it. He's super available outside of class, answers all your question, and sets clear expectations for material. Best 501 professor!
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Classes with Scott Coyle

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+29 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

Past student reviews · Scott Coyle

Scott Coyle created accessory videos for every lecture and provided practice exams that were extremely similar to the actual multiple-choice tests. Students described his lectures as well-organized and engaging, with clear explanations that helped them understand the content.

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+26 more

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sample
BIOCHEM 919

Synthetic Biology Seminar

1 credits

A graduate seminar reviewing latest advances in synthetic biology, covering biomolecular design, metabolic engineering, cell-based therapeutics, and genome design.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2024: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=11 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=12 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.

Scott CoyleVatsan Raman

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sample
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

Recorded teaching history

Distinct courses recorded per term

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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 919Synthetic Biology Seminar
Spring 2027BIOCHEM 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 919Synthetic Biology Seminar
Fall 2026BIOCHEM 990Research
Fall 2026BIOCHEM/CBE 932Biotechnology Training Program Seminar

Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.

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