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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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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
No recorded grade history
CHEM 299 is a directed study course involving a mentored research project arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=1 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleCHEM 681 is a mentored research course for students completing a thesis in an Honors program.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
CHEM 691 is a senior thesis course involving mentored research for students completing their senior thesis.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
CHEM 692 is a mentored research course for students completing a senior thesis.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
CHEM 699 is a directed study course involving an advanced mentored research project arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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 2022–Spring 2026CHEM 990 is a research course where students conduct supervised research projects with individual faculty members.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
MOLBIOL 699 is a directed study course where students conduct individual research projects under professorial supervision.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 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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