BIOCHEM 299
Independent Study
1–3 creditsIndependent Study involves research work under the direct guidance of a Biochemistry faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
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Introduction to Biochemistry covers the chemistry, nutrition, and metabolism of biological systems, emphasizing biomolecular structures, genetic information processes, and central metabolic pathways.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Scott Coyle
Scott Coyle created accessory videos for every lecture and provided practice exams that were extremely similar to the actual multiple-choice tests. Students described his lectures as well-organized and engaging, with clear explanations that helped them understand the content.
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026BIOCHEM 681
Senior Honors Thesis
2–4 creditsSenior Honors Thesis: First semester of individual study for undergraduate students in an Honors program completing a thesis in Biochemistry, arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
BIOCHEM 682
Senior Honors Thesis
2–4 creditsSecond semester individual study for undergraduates in an Honors program completing a Biochemistry thesis, arranged with a Biochemistry faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
BIOCHEM 691
Senior Thesis
2 creditsFirst-semester individual study for undergraduates completing a Biochemistry thesis, arranged with a Biochemistry faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
BIOCHEM 692
Senior Thesis
2 creditsSecond semester individual study for undergraduates completing a Biochemistry senior thesis, involving literature review, research methodologies, thesis writing, and communication of findings.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
BIOCHEM 699
Special Problems
1–4 creditsSpecial Problems provides credit for supervised research, library, or lab work. Students arrange specific projects and credits directly with their faculty supervisor.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sampleA graduate seminar reviewing latest advances in synthetic biology, covering biomolecular design, metabolic engineering, cell-based therapeutics, and genome design.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2024: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=11 letter grades); Spring 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=6 letter grades); Spring 2026: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=12 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sampleBIOCHEM 990
Research
1–12 creditsIndependent laboratory research course for preparing a graduate thesis or dissertation under faculty supervision.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history