An intermediate-level course on the cellular and molecular basis of life, covering cell structure, energy flow, and the regulation of genetic information.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 3.34 GPA, 50.6% A/AB (n=83 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.29 GPA, 52.9% A/AB (n=85 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.41 GPA, 55.2% A/AB (n=58 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.
Directed Studies in Zoology offers directed study or independent research where students experience hypothesis development and research through faculty mentorship.
Jeff Hardin taught engaging lectures and helpful slides, though students disagreed on difficulty. Some found exams hard and uncurved, while others noted he clarified exam material and adjusted grading if the class performed poorly. One student found lectures boring and required heavy reading, whereas another described the subject as extremely interesting with neat experiment examples.