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SILVIA CAVAGNERO

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Raw average: 3.01/5 from 117 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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CHEM 665
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
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.
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CHEM 665
Quality 1/5Difficulty 4/5
The only course that grades will be curved downward. Lectures are very disorganized.
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CHEM 665
Quality 5/5Difficulty 5/5
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.
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CHEM 668
Quality 4/5Difficulty 5/5
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.
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Classes with SILVIA CAVAGNERO

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

No recorded grade history

CHEM 299

Directed Study

1–4 credits

CHEM 299 is a directed study course involving a mentored research project arranged with a faculty member.

No offering record · Spring 2026

with this instructor · course overall, matching historical terms

Jeffrey MartellSong Jin+1 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample
CHEM 665

Biophysical Chemistry

Credits unavailable

Covers equilibrium thermodynamics and chemical kinetics, emphasizing solution behavior and applications to biological macromolecules.

No offering record · Spring 2026

with this instructor · course overall, matching historical terms

Silvia Cavagnero

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2026
CHEM 699

Directed Study

1–6 credits

CHEM 699 is a directed study course involving an advanced mentored research project arranged with a faculty member.

No offering record · Spring 2026

with this instructor · course overall, matching historical terms

Thomas BrunoldEtienne Garand+43 more

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2021–Spring 2026
CHEM 990

Research

1–15 credits

CHEM 990 is a research course where students conduct supervised research projects with individual faculty members.

No offering record · Spring 2026

Tehshik YoonThomas Brunold+64 more

No recorded grade history

Recorded teaching history

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2026BIOCHEM 990Research
Spring 2026CHEM 299Directed Study
Spring 2026CHEM 665Biophysical Chemistry
Spring 2026CHEM 699Directed Study
Spring 2026CHEM 990Research
Fall 2025BIOCHEM 990Research
Fall 2025CHEM 668Biophysical Spectroscopy
Fall 2025CHEM 699Directed Study
Fall 2025CHEM 980Seminar: Review of Current Research
Fall 2025CHEM 990Research
Spring 2025BIOCHEM 990Research
Spring 2025CHEM 665Biophysical Chemistry
Spring 2025CHEM 699Directed Study
Spring 2025CHEM 990Research
Fall 2024BIOCHEM 990Research
Fall 2024CHEM 563Physical Chemistry Laboratory I
Fall 2024CHEM 564Physical Chemistry Laboratory II
Fall 2024CHEM 668Biophysical Spectroscopy
Fall 2024CHEM 699Directed Study
Fall 2024CHEM 990Research
Spring 2024BIOCHEM 990Research
Spring 2024CHEM 299Directed Study
Spring 2024CHEM 665Biophysical Chemistry
Spring 2024CHEM 699Directed Study
Spring 2024CHEM 980Seminar: Review of Current Research
Spring 2024CHEM 990Research
Spring 2024MOLBIOL 699Directed Studies in Molecular Biology
Fall 2023CHEM 668Biophysical Spectroscopy
Fall 2023CHEM 699Directed Study
Fall 2023CHEM 990Research
Fall 2023MOLBIOL 699Directed Studies in Molecular Biology
Spring 2023BIOCHEM 990Research
Spring 2023CHEM 299Directed Study
Spring 2023CHEM 665Biophysical Chemistry
Spring 2023CHEM 699Directed Study
Spring 2023CHEM 980Seminar: Review of Current Research
Spring 2023CHEM 990Research
Fall 2022BIOCHEM 990Research
Fall 2022CHEM 299Directed Study
Fall 2022CHEM 563Physical Chemistry Laboratory I
Fall 2022CHEM 564Physical Chemistry Laboratory II
Fall 2022CHEM 668Biophysical Spectroscopy
Fall 2022CHEM 699Directed Study
Fall 2022CHEM 980Seminar: Review of Current Research
Fall 2022CHEM 990Research
Spring 2022BIOCHEM 990Research
Spring 2022CHEM 299Directed Study
Spring 2022CHEM 665Biophysical Chemistry
Spring 2022CHEM 682Senior Honors Thesis
Spring 2022CHEM 699Directed Study
Spring 2022CHEM 990Research
Fall 2021CHEM 668Biophysical Spectroscopy
Fall 2021CHEM 681Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2021CHEM 699Directed Study
Fall 2020CHEM 102General Chemistry II Laboratory
Fall 2020CHEM 104General Chemistry II
Fall 2020CHEM 299Directed Study
Fall 2020CHEM 691Senior Thesis
Fall 2020CHEM 699Directed Study
Spring 2020CHEM 299Directed Study
Spring 2020CHEM 665Biophysical Chemistry
Spring 2020CHEM 699Directed Study
Fall 2019CHEM 299Directed Study
Fall 2019CHEM 668Biophysical Spectroscopy
Fall 2019CHEM 699Directed Study
Spring 2019CHEM 299Directed Study
Spring 2019CHEM 699Directed Study
Fall 2018CHEM 104General Chemistry II
Fall 2018CHEM 299Directed Study
Fall 2018CHEM 699Directed Study
Fall 2018CHEM 990Research
Spring 2018CHEM 299Directed Study
Spring 2018CHEM 665Biophysical Chemistry
Spring 2018CHEM 682Senior Honors Thesis
Spring 2018CHEM 692Senior Thesis
Spring 2018CHEM 699Directed Study
Spring 2018CHEM 990Research
Fall 2017CHEM 299Directed Study
Fall 2017CHEM 668Biophysical Spectroscopy
Fall 2017CHEM 681Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2017CHEM 691Senior Thesis
Fall 2017CHEM 699Directed Study
Fall 2017CHEM 990Research
Spring 2017CHEM 563Physical Chemistry Laboratory I
Spring 2017CHEM 564Physical Chemistry Laboratory II
Spring 2017CHEM 682Senior Honors Thesis
Spring 2017CHEM 692Senior Thesis
Spring 2017CHEM 699Directed Study
Spring 2017CHEM 990Research
Fall 2016CHEM 102General Chemistry II Laboratory
Fall 2016CHEM 104General Chemistry II
Fall 2016CHEM 299Directed Study
Fall 2016CHEM 681Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2016CHEM 691Senior Thesis
Fall 2016CHEM 699Directed Study
Fall 2016CHEM 990Research
Spring 2016CHEM 299Directed Study
Spring 2016CHEM 699Directed Study
Spring 2016CHEM 960Seminar-physical Chemistry
Spring 2016CHEM 990Research

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