BIOL 118: Evolution
San Jose State University
An analysis of the patterns and processes of biological evolution. Topics include: history and philosophy of evolutionary thought; macroevolution and biogeography; selection, adaptation, and other forces; sexual selection and behavior; genetics, genomics, and the molecular basis of evolution. Lecture 3 hours/Seminar 1 hour. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 30 and BIOL 31 (with a grade of "C-" or better in each for Biology Majors). Must be a declared Biology or Chemistry Major (all) ; other majors with instructor consent. High Impact Practices: Collaborative Assignments/Projects.
Average GPA: 3.02
Grade distribution records: 468 students across 10 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 12 | 2.6% |
| A | 69 | 14.7% |
| A- | 54 | 11.5% |
| B+ | 87 | 18.6% |
| B | 90 | 19.2% |
| B- | 53 | 11.3% |
| C+ | 36 | 7.7% |
| C | 34 | 7.3% |
| C- | 13 | 2.8% |
| D+ | 6 | 1.3% |
| D | 6 | 1.3% |
| D- | 2 | 0.4% |
| F | 6 | 1.3% |
Based on 468 student grade records across 10 terms and 2 professors.
Instructors
- Jessica A Castillo Vardaro 426 students, Average GPA 2.99
- Mary E Dawson 42 students, Average GPA 3.24