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SCOTT COYLE

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Raw average: 4.88/5 from 33 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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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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BIOCHEM 501
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Engaging, funny, genuine, talented teacher, and an all-around good dude. Lectures are dense and move fast, so do yourself a favor by downloading/printing the slides in advance. Explains things very straightforwardly (well, as straightforward as you can get in biochem). I wish I had a Dr. Coyle for all my classes!
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BIOCHEM 501
Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5
Dr. Coyle had very engaging lectures. The lectures were definitely dense and had a lot of information. The lectures are fast paced, but not too difficult to follow along. He did a great job of clearly explaining things and emphasizing what you need to know. By far the best professor in Biochem 501.
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Classes with SCOTT COYLE

BIOCHEM 501

Introduction to Biochemistry

3 credits

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

No offering record · Spring 2026

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Scott CoyleMario Pennella+2 more

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2021–Spring 2026
BIOCHEM 919

Synthetic Biology Seminar

1 credits

SYNTHETIC BIOLOGY SEMINAR covers understanding and designing biological systems from biomolecules to ecosystems.

No offering record · Spring 2026

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Scott CoyleSrivatsan Raman

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2021–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.

No offering record · Spring 2026

Scott CoylePaul Friesen+26 more

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2026BIOCHEM 501Introduction to Biochemistry
Spring 2026BIOCHEM 919Synthetic Biology Seminar
Spring 2026BIOCHEM 990Research
Fall 2025BIOCHEM 501Introduction to Biochemistry
Fall 2025BIOCHEM 990Research
Spring 2025BIOCHEM 501Introduction to Biochemistry
Spring 2025BIOCHEM 919Synthetic Biology Seminar
Spring 2025BIOCHEM 990Research
Fall 2024BIOCHEM 501Introduction to Biochemistry
Fall 2024BIOCHEM 919Synthetic Biology Seminar
Fall 2024BIOCHEM 990Research
Spring 2024BIOCHEM 501Introduction to Biochemistry
Spring 2024BIOCHEM 699Special Problems
Spring 2024BIOCHEM 919Synthetic Biology Seminar
Spring 2024BIOCHEM 990Research
Fall 2023BIOCHEM 299Independent Study
Fall 2023BIOCHEM 501Introduction to Biochemistry
Fall 2023BIOCHEM 919Synthetic Biology Seminar
Fall 2023BIOCHEM 990Research
Spring 2023BIOCHEM 501Introduction to Biochemistry
Spring 2023BIOCHEM 699Special Problems
Spring 2023BIOCHEM 919Synthetic Biology Seminar
Spring 2023BIOCHEM 990Research
Fall 2022BIOCHEM 501Introduction to Biochemistry
Fall 2022BIOCHEM 699Special Problems
Fall 2022BIOCHEM 919Synthetic Biology Seminar
Fall 2022BIOCHEM 990Research
Spring 2022BIOCHEM 501Introduction to Biochemistry
Spring 2022BIOCHEM 919Synthetic Biology Seminar
Spring 2022BIOCHEM 990Research
Fall 2021BIOCHEM 501Introduction to Biochemistry
Fall 2021BIOCHEM 699Special Problems
Fall 2021BIOCHEM 919Synthetic Biology Seminar
Fall 2021BIOCHEM 990Research
Fall 2020BIOCHEM 299Independent Study
Fall 2020BIOCHEM 501Introduction to Biochemistry
Fall 2020BIOCHEM 699Special Problems
Fall 2020BIOCHEM 919Synthetic Biology Seminar
Fall 2020BIOCHEM 990Research
Spring 2020BIOCHEM 299Independent Study
Spring 2020BIOCHEM 729Advanced Topics
Spring 2020BIOCHEM 990Research
Fall 2019BIOCHEM 299Independent Study

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