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One of the best professors I've had. The class is challenging, but she explains difficult concepts clearly and connects them to hot topics in science. The exams are tough, but she gives students every opportunity to succeed through extra credit and support. She genuinely cares about student learning and her passion for the subject is contagious.Rate My Professors ↗
Dr. Cavagnero is a great professor.Rate My Professors ↗
The only course that grades will be curved downward. Lectures are very disorganized.Rate My Professors ↗
Very good professor, teaches a lot but the class is not very relevant for biochemistry majors that are all just taking it to fulfill their major. Relies a lot on textbook readings which most of the class did not do.Rate My Professors ↗
Girl, so confusing…Rate My Professors ↗
Teaches tough material well. The class is set up to provide a lot of value. You will be studying on the evenings and weekends to keep up. She is respectful with regards to making mistakes on tests and will change test scores. Respects her office hours.Rate My Professors ↗
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Independent laboratory research course for preparing a graduate thesis or dissertation under faculty supervision.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
A mentored research project arranged with a faculty or academic staff member, offered as Directed Study in Chemistry.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=1 letter grades).
No recorded grade history
Senior Honors Thesis involves mentored research for students completing a thesis in an Honors program.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=1 letter grades).
No recorded grade history
Senior Thesis is a mentored research course for students completing a senior thesis in Chemistry.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Directed Study is an advanced mentored research project arranged with a faculty or academic staff member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2017: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades); Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=2 letter grades); Fall 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=6 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2023–Spring 2026 · limited sampleSupervised research course where students exhibit broad understanding of chemical principles, conduct independent research, and collaborate with investigators.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Directed Studies in Molecular Biology involves individual research projects conducted under professorial supervision.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Distinct courses recorded per term
Explore courses taught by this instructor →| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | BIOCHEM 990 | Research |
| Spring 2027 | CHEM 299 | Directed Study |
| Spring 2027 | CHEM 682 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | CHEM 692 | Senior Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | CHEM 699 | Directed Study |
| Spring 2027 | CHEM 990 | Research |
| Spring 2027 | MOLBIOL 699 | Directed Studies in Molecular Biology |
| Fall 2026 | BIOCHEM 990 | Research |
| Fall 2026 | CHEM 299 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2026 | CHEM 681 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | CHEM 691 | Senior Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | CHEM 692 | Senior Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | CHEM 699 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2026 | CHEM 990 | Research |
| Fall 2026 | MOLBIOL 699 | Directed Studies in Molecular Biology |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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