BIOL 116L: Molecular Genetics Laboratory
San Jose State University
Lab experience in modern molecular biology techniques used in research and industry settings. Techniques may include nucleic acid purification, enzymatic modification of nucleic acids, recombinant DNA cloning, PCR, Quantitative PCR, bacterial transformation and culture, agarose gel electrophoresis. The techniques chosen depend upon the course instructor. Lecture 1 hours/Lab 6 hours. Corequisite(s): BIOL 116, and must be a declared Biological Sciences BS, Molecular Biology concentration major or Computational Biology BS. Other Biological Sciences majors must get instructor consent. High Impact Practices: Collaborative Assignments/Projects.
Average GPA: 3.48
Grade distribution records: 227 students across 8 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 3 | 1.3% |
| A | 77 | 33.9% |
| A- | 56 | 24.7% |
| B+ | 29 | 12.8% |
| B | 32 | 14.1% |
| B- | 15 | 6.6% |
| C+ | 8 | 3.5% |
| C | 6 | 2.6% |
| D | 1 | 0.4% |
Based on 227 student grade records across 8 terms and 6 professors.
Instructors
- Kenneth R Youngman 77 students, Average GPA 3.56
- Joseph Brandon White 43 students, Average GPA 3.35
- Jae Ik Chung 35 students, Average GPA 3.48
- Kateryna Tokalenko 29 students, Average GPA 3.62
- Codey Yue Huang 26 students, Average GPA 3.13
- Brian Paul Trenchak 17 students, Average GPA 3.82