BIOL 156: Ecological Sampling Design and Analyses
San Jose State University
Sampling design and statistical analysis of biological patterns. In this course, students design and execute a field experiment (one required weekend field trip) that incorporates multivariate measurements. Students analyze the data with Log Linear analysis, Logistic Regression, Principal Components Analysis, Canonical Correlation and various Regression techniques. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 31 (with a grade of C- or better). Must be a declared Biology or Environmental Studies major; other majors with instructor consent. Lab/Act: Lecture 2 hours/lab 3 hours.
Average GPA: 3.55
Grade distribution records: 56 students across 3 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 1 | 1.8% |
| A | 30 | 53.6% |
| A- | 5 | 8.9% |
| B+ | 4 | 7.1% |
| B | 10 | 17.9% |
| B- | 2 | 3.6% |
| C | 3 | 5.4% |
| C- | 1 | 1.8% |
Based on 56 student grade records across 3 terms and 3 professors.
Instructors
- Scott Andrew Shaffer 20 students, Average GPA 3.07
- Sulekha Anand 19 students, Average GPA 3.65
- Mary E Dawson 17 students, Average GPA 4.00