BIOL 143: Biogeography
San Jose State University
Examination of the patterns of biodiversity over space and through time. Using data and models from a variety of sources including botany, zoology, ecology, evolutionary biology, paleontology, and geology, effects of isolation, elevation, and latitude are examined to understand spatial patterns of biodiversity. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 31 or equivalent (with a grade of "C-" or better), or instructor consent. Must be a declared Biology Major (all).
Average GPA: 3.21
Grade distribution records: 162 students across 7 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 3 | 1.9% |
| A | 54 | 33.3% |
| A- | 14 | 8.6% |
| B+ | 18 | 11.1% |
| B | 34 | 21.0% |
| B- | 7 | 4.3% |
| C+ | 5 | 3.1% |
| C | 20 | 12.3% |
| C- | 4 | 2.5% |
| D | 2 | 1.2% |
| F | 1 | 0.6% |
Based on 162 student grade records across 7 terms and 3 professors.
Instructors
- Elizabeth M Bergerol 104 students, Average GPA 3.21
- Susan C Lambrecht 39 students, Average GPA 3.16
- Ursula Holzmann 19 students, Average GPA 3.31