12 courses
Introduction to molecular life mechanisms and evolutionary diversity, exploring current topics like gene editing, genomics, and biotechnology to evaluate scientific claims.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.96 GPA, 98.4% A/AB (n=728 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.92 GPA, 95.5% A/AB (n=732 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.93 GPA, 96.8% A/AB (n=698 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026Independent Study involves research work under the direct guidance of a Biochemistry faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=13 letter grades); Fall 2024: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=21 letter grades); Spring 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=20 letter grades).
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026Survey of Biochemistry explores chemical properties of biomolecules, metabolism, and DNA processes, linking them to disease, drug design, and gene therapy; it does not prepare students for advanced biochemistry or med/vet admission.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2026: 2.93 GPA, 40.5% A/AB (n=37 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.
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Spring 2023–Spring 2026Introduction 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 · RIchard Amasino
Richard Amasino’s lectures were described as straightforward and passionate, with students appreciating his historical context and in-class multiple-choice questions. Other students found them disjointed or hard to follow because slides contained too much information. The class was exam-heavy, but non-cumulative exams were considered easy if students drew pathways and did practice exams.
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026Senior 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
Second 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
First-semester individual study for undergraduates completing a Biochemistry thesis, arranged with a Biochemistry faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Second 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
Special 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
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2007: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=6 letter grades); Spring 2008: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=7 letter grades); Spring 2015: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=17 letter grades).
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sampleIndependent laboratory research course for preparing a graduate thesis or dissertation under faculty supervision.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
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
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Fall 2023–Spring 2024 · limited sampleIndependent laboratory research in preparation of a graduate thesis under supervision of a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history