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Lectures were super boring and hard to get through, most of the course is done in the group project labs. She's a super kind person, but I wasn't very impacted by or impressed by her lecturing and instruction.Rate My Professors ↗
I loved TJ! She was so caring during lab and talked to me when I looked visibly stressed, which made me feel happy that a professor like her cared about her students. Even though lecture wasn't the most exciting, the labs were super fun and you learn a lot through navigating on your own (even if it might feel disorganized).Rate My Professors ↗
Great professor! 100% would take her class againRate My Professors ↗
BEST PROF EVERRRR. Unfortunately I did switch majors from engineering BUT if I had TJ every single semester while I was at UW, I would 100% stay in engineering. Genuinely the sweetest person ever and she feeds us in lab! I would choose her for every single class ever if I could. Maybe glaze. Or maybe I just genuinely LOVE her. Thank you sm TJ!!!Rate My Professors ↗
The lectures were extremely useless, but attendance is mandatory and is taken on TopHat. The lab was a lot of work, but still interesting to complete a project and have an actual client. The class was just really disorganized, and the expectations were unclear for some parts of the final project because the examples would not align with the rubric.Rate My Professors ↗
The lectures for InterEgr 170 may be one of the most useless things I've ever been to. Extremely boring and lacks any sort of life. Attendance is only mandatory because so many people would skip. Overall easy though, the grade really only depends on the group project. I will say I LOVED the lab portion, very fun and engaging.Rate My Professors ↗
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Independent Study in BME involves directed projects where students conduct and report on independent biomedical engineering research.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2023–Spring 2026Work in a team to evaluate, refine, document and present the client-centered biomedical engineering design started inB M E 400.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2023–Spring 2026Covers biological systems governing biomaterial applications, current materials for biomedical use, analytical techniques for evaluation, and major medical applications where biomaterials are important.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 3.33 GPA, 58.7% A/AB (n=126 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.27 GPA, 54.1% A/AB (n=122 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.20 GPA, 50.4% A/AB (n=137 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2023–Spring 2026Master's research and thesis course conducted under faculty supervision, culminating in a written thesis and defense.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Advanced Independent Study under faculty supervision where students conduct and report on an independent biomedical engineering project.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2023–Spring 2023 · limited sampleDesign Practicum introduces engineering design through inventing, fabricating, and testing a device for a real-world client, covering topics like specification writing, shop safety, and technical communication.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Tracy Puccinelli
Tracy Puccinelli’s lectures were frequently described as boring or unentertaining, with some students finding them a waste of time. The course involved group project labs with a real client, though one student noted the class felt disorganized with unclear final project rubric expectations. Attendance requirements were contradictory in student reports, with one stating it was not mandatory while another claimed it was taken via TopHat.
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2026Distinct courses recorded per term
Explore courses taught by this instructor →| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | BME 399 | Independent Study |
| Spring 2027 | BME 402 | Biomedical Engineering Capstone Design II |
| Spring 2027 | BME 430 | Biological Interactions with Materials |
| Spring 2027 | BME 790 | Master's Research and Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | BME 799 | Advanced Independent Study |
| Spring 2027 | INTEREGR 170 | Design Practicum |
| Fall 2026 | BME 399 | Independent Study |
| Fall 2026 | BME 400 | Capstone Design Course in Biomedical Engineering |
| Fall 2026 | BME 510 | Introduction to Tissue Engineering |
| Fall 2026 | BME 790 | Master's Research and Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | BME 799 | Advanced Independent Study |
| Fall 2026 | INTEREGR 170 | Design Practicum |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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