BIOL 315: PRIN MICROBIOLOGY
California State University, Northridge
Prerequisites: BIOL 106/L; 107/L; All prerequisite courses must be passed with grades of C or better; CHEM 102/L. Corequisite: BIOL 315L. Preparatory: CHEM 333. Credit will not be allowed for both BIOL 215 and 315. Introduction to the biology of microorganisms with emphasis on the bacteria. General course designed for Biology majors and students who wish to pursue further study in microbiology or bacteriology. Lecture 2 hours, lab 6 hours.
Average GPA: 2.37
Grade distribution records: 1,732 students across 15 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A | 306 | 17.7% |
| A- | 79 | 4.6% |
| B+ | 97 | 5.6% |
| B | 268 | 15.5% |
| B- | 104 | 6.0% |
| C+ | 104 | 6.0% |
| C | 284 | 16.4% |
| C- | 69 | 4.0% |
| D+ | 64 | 3.7% |
| D | 151 | 8.7% |
| D- | 41 | 2.4% |
| F | 165 | 9.5% |
Based on 1,732 student grade records across 15 terms and 4 professors.
Instructors
- Melissa K Takahashi 843 students, Average GPA 2.67
- Sean R Murray 341 students, Average GPA 1.88
- Michael L Summers 217 students, Average GPA 2.61
- Gilberto E Flores 215 students, Average GPA 1.94