BME 168: Medical and Biological Polymers
San Jose State University
Polymers applications in medical devices and equipment, biological and biodegradable polymers, structure-processing-properties relationships, chemistry, thermal transitions, mechanical, electrical and optical properties, clinical outcomes and complications arising from use of polymers, regulatory framework for polymer use in humans. Lecture 2 hours/Lab 3 hours. Prerequisite(s): BME 68 and CHEM 8, all with a "C-" or better.
Average GPA: 3.09
Grade distribution records: 442 students across 11 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 13 | 2.9% |
| A | 65 | 14.7% |
| A- | 70 | 15.8% |
| B+ | 70 | 15.8% |
| B | 93 | 21.0% |
| B- | 45 | 10.2% |
| C+ | 32 | 7.2% |
| C | 32 | 7.2% |
| C- | 11 | 2.5% |
| D+ | 4 | 0.9% |
| D | 2 | 0.5% |
| F | 5 | 1.1% |
Based on 442 student grade records across 11 terms and 2 professors.
Instructors
- Melinda G Simon 252 students, Average GPA 2.98
- Folarin Erogbogbo 190 students, Average GPA 3.24