Current instructor

Yevgenya Grinblat

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Raw average: 4.50/5 from 2 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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ZOO555 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
Professor Grinblat is very knowledgeable on all class material and was always prepared and accessible for questions. She was very helpful during and outside of laboratory hours and helped to design and advise my independent research.
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BIO151 · course not matched
Quality 4/5Difficulty 2/5
Lectures can be dry, but she's a sweetheart. Holds online office hours and review session. Very approachable. Test was fair, and the learning objectives she provided were helpful.
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Classes with Yevgenya Grinblat

GENETICS 299

Independent Study

1–3 credits

Independent study involving research work in Genetics under the direct guidance of a faculty member, with students arranging work and credits with the instructor.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Francisco PelegriAhna Skop+49 more

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2023–Spring 2024 · limited sample
GENETICS 699

Special Problems

1–3 credits

Special Problems course for individual advanced work in Genetics under faculty guidance.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Francisco PelegriAhna Skop+55 more

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Spring 2026
GENETICS 990

Research

1–12 credits

Independent laboratory research in preparation of a graduate thesis under supervision of a faculty member.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

David BaumJeff Hardin+71 more

No recorded grade history

NEURODPT 699

Directed Study

1–4 credits

Directed Study (NEURODPT 699) involves independent work where students apply coursework concepts to real-life situations, search scientific literature, and develop critical thinking.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Yevgenya GrinblatMary Halloran+24 more

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Spring 2026
ZOOLOGY 655

Modeling Neurodevelopmental Disease

3 credits

Explores animal models of human CNS diseases, including brain architecture birth defects, visual system defects, neurodegeneration, and stroke.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 3.97 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=16 letter grades); Spring 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=18 letter grades); Spring 2026: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=19 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.

Yevgenya GrinblatErik Dent+4 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2023–Spring 2026 · limited sample
ZOOLOGY 699

Directed Studies in Zoology

1–6 credits

Directed Studies in Zoology consists of selected research projects for juniors and seniors.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=4 letter grades).

Scott HartmanKaren Strier+52 more

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Spring 2026
ZOOLOGY 990

Research

1–9 credits

Advanced research in biology as part of graduate program requirements, arranged with mentoring faculty.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Karen StrierJeff Hardin+39 more

No recorded grade history

Recorded teaching history

Distinct courses recorded per term

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2027GENETICS 299Independent Study
Spring 2027GENETICS 699Special Problems
Spring 2027GENETICS 990Research
Spring 2027NEURODPT 675Selected Topics in Physiology
Spring 2027NEURODPT 699Directed Study
Spring 2027NEURODPT 990Research and Thesis
Spring 2027ZOOLOGY 655Modeling Neurodevelopmental Disease
Spring 2027ZOOLOGY 681Senior Honors Thesis
Spring 2027ZOOLOGY 682Senior Honors Thesis
Spring 2027ZOOLOGY 691Senior Thesis
Spring 2027ZOOLOGY 692Senior Thesis
Spring 2027ZOOLOGY 699Directed Studies in Zoology
Spring 2027ZOOLOGY 990Research
Fall 2026GENETICS 699Special Problems
Fall 2026GENETICS 990Research
Fall 2026NEURODPT 699Directed Study
Fall 2026NEURODPT 990Research and Thesis
Fall 2026ZOOLOGY 299Directed Studies in Zoology
Fall 2026ZOOLOGY 555Laboratory in Developmental Biology
Fall 2026ZOOLOGY 681Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2026ZOOLOGY 682Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2026ZOOLOGY 691Senior Thesis
Fall 2026ZOOLOGY 692Senior Thesis
Fall 2026ZOOLOGY 699Directed Studies in Zoology
Fall 2026ZOOLOGY 990Research

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

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