BIOL 31: Principles of Biology II
San Jose State University
The diversity of life and the mechanisms by which that diversity has arisen. Concepts include: scientific method, origins of life, adaptation of organisms to different environments, ecology, and evolution. Lab/Act: Lecture 3 hours/Lab 3 hours. Satisfies GE Area: 5B and 5C. Life Science and Laboratory (Formerly Area B2 and B3). Prerequisite(s): BIOL 30 (with a grade of "C-" or better for all Biology majors). Must be majoring in Biology (all), Biomedical Eng, Biochemistry, Forensic Science (Biology and Chemistry concentrations only), Environmental Studies (all), Nutritional Science, Meteorology - Climate Science Concentration, Kinesiology, Computer Science, and Communicative Disorders.
Average GPA: 3.13
Grade distribution records: 2,355 students across 16 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 65 | 2.8% |
| A | 546 | 23.2% |
| A- | 305 | 13.0% |
| B+ | 284 | 12.1% |
| B | 439 | 18.6% |
| B- | 229 | 9.7% |
| C+ | 180 | 7.6% |
| C | 168 | 7.1% |
| C- | 57 | 2.4% |
| D+ | 31 | 1.3% |
| D | 33 | 1.4% |
| F | 18 | 0.8% |
Based on 2,355 student grade records across 16 terms and 6 professors.
Instructors
- Inez Yuwanita 1,433 students, Average GPA 3.29
- Katherine Mj Wilkin 473 students, Average GPA 3.14
- Sonia M Cuellar-Ortiz 266 students, Average GPA 2.68
- Benjamin E Carter 95 students, Average GPA 2.55
- Candace Low 49 students, Average GPA 2.47
- James M Parrish 39 students, Average GPA 2.38