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Honors section designed to permit an in-depth analysis of topics relating to genetics.

Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in MCDB 101A; consent of instructor.

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Letters and science

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Jean-Marie Volland
4.5
10 reviews
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Winter 2024 . Low D A
BSIF 1217
R
17:00 PM - 18:50 PM
Winter 2024 . Richardson C
BUCHN1934
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12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
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MCDB 101AH Richardson C Winter 2025 Total: 24
MCDB 101AH Low D A Winter 2024 Total: 22
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4.5
mcdb101a . 5 Months Ago

Fall 2024 was the first time he lectured a course, so I gave him some leeway on that. The section material felt relevant for exams. Even though it was an 8 am lecture, it's hard *not* to be engaged with how he lectures and goes into detail. Overall, a great and cool professor!

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mcdb101a . 9 Months Ago

I had professor Volland for MCDB101A during the Fall 2024 quarter and I thought he did an amazing job. His lectures were clear, engaging, and genuinely inspired an interest in genetics in me. I honestly wish he was teaching other classes because I would be sure to take them. Exams were not confusing, pretty much just off the slides from class.

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mcdb101a . 9 Months Ago

He cares about his research a lot, but Fall 2024 was his first time teaching the course and it had its rocky moments. It's a tough course, but you will do fine with Professor Volland.

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mcdb101a . 10 Months Ago

Very good and passionate. His lectures are well-organized and easy to follow. Exams are tough but doable. I found the multiple choice to be worse than the free response. If taking this class, this is the professor to choose. His first time teaching and he did amazing!

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mcdb101a . 11 Months Ago

His materials are well paced and the lectures are easy to understand. Most of the quiz and exam questions come straight from the slides and it's easy to get a good score if you studied.

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mcdb101a . 11 Months Ago

Professor. Volland is enthusiastic and ready to answer all questions. The lecture slides are quite similar to Professor Nino's. The test is heavy, but it is doable. He graded short answer lently. A discussion section is mandatory. Recommend reading textbook. No practice exam. The first course he taught, but he did a great job.

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