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Sebastian Bednarek

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Classes with Sebastian Bednarek

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 508

General Biochemistry II

3–4 credits

Covers biosynthesis, signal transduction, nucleic acid metabolism, protein synthesis, and molecular/cellular biology.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Past student reviews · Sebastian York Bednarek

Sebastian Bednarek teaches engaging and enthusiastic lectures, though students disagreed on whether the pace was too slow or the slides were unclear. Exams were consistently described as difficult and detail-oriented, focusing on specific enzyme names and cofactors rather than broad conceptual themes. Some students found the material manageable with consistent study, while others felt the tests were unfair and relied on irrelevant minutiae.

Sebastian BednarekSnehal Chaudhari

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

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2009: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=7 letter grades).

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

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2010: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=7 letter grades); Spring 2011: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=5 letter grades).

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

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=2 letter grades).

Scott CoylePaul Friesen+28 more

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sample
BIOCHEM 916

Cellular Mechanisms of Protein Biogenesis and Trafficking

1 credits

Graduate course covering recent literature on protein biogenesis, trafficking, and molecular chaperones. Students present and discuss current research in membrane and organelle dynamics.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2015: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=9 letter grades); Spring 2019: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=6 letter grades); Spring 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=9 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.

Sebastian Bednarek

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2025–Spring 2025 · 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

BOTANY 860

Plant Cell Biology

2 credits

Plant Cell Biology covers cellular structure/function, organelle biogenesis, vesicle traffic, ion transport/signalling, and cytoskeleton/cell wall organization.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2018: 3.67 GPA, 66.7% A/AB (n=9 letter grades); Spring 2020: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=7 letter grades); Spring 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=7 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.

Marisa OteguiSebastian Bednarek

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2023–Spring 2025 · limited sample

Recorded teaching history

Distinct courses recorded per term

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2027BIOCHEM 299Independent Study
Spring 2027BIOCHEM 508General Biochemistry II
Spring 2027BIOCHEM 681Senior Honors Thesis
Spring 2027BIOCHEM 682Senior Honors Thesis
Spring 2027BIOCHEM 691Senior Thesis
Spring 2027BIOCHEM 692Senior Thesis
Spring 2027BIOCHEM 699Special Problems
Spring 2027BIOCHEM 916Cellular Mechanisms of Protein Biogenesis and Trafficking
Spring 2027BIOCHEM 990Research
Spring 2027BOTANY 860Plant Cell Biology
Fall 2026BIOCHEM 299Independent Study
Fall 2026BIOCHEM 681Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2026BIOCHEM 682Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2026BIOCHEM 691Senior Thesis
Fall 2026BIOCHEM 692Senior Thesis
Fall 2026BIOCHEM 699Special Problems
Fall 2026BIOCHEM 729Advanced Topics
Fall 2026BIOCHEM 990Research

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

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