FS 100W: Forensic Science Writing Workshop
San Jose State University
Development of advanced communication skills, both written and oral, with emphasis on forensic laboratory and crime scene report writing and court testimony. A scholarly paper, written in APA format and informed by research, is also required. Writing in the Disciplines: Satisfies the CSU Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR) if passed with C or better. Prerequisite(s): FS 11 or JS 10; 1B or equivalent second semester composition course (with a grade of C- or better); completion of core GE; and upper division standing. Or Graduate or Postbaccalaureate level.
Average GPA: 2.81
Grade distribution records: 220 students across 8 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 8 | 3.6% |
| A | 37 | 16.8% |
| A- | 25 | 11.4% |
| B+ | 25 | 11.4% |
| B | 47 | 21.4% |
| B- | 15 | 6.8% |
| C+ | 10 | 4.5% |
| C | 19 | 8.6% |
| C- | 8 | 3.6% |
| D+ | 1 | 0.5% |
| D | 6 | 2.7% |
| D- | 1 | 0.5% |
| F | 18 | 8.2% |
Based on 220 student grade records across 8 terms and 2 professors.
Instructors
- Gilbert Palomo Zamora 118 students, Average GPA 3.06
- Samantha Lange Peek 102 students, Average GPA 2.53