MCOM 104: Introduction to Mass Communications Research
San Jose State University
Introduction to social science research in mass communications; emphasis on public opinion research, including sampling, survey research design, measurement; also precision journalism, content analysis and external databases; may include class project. Prerequisite: Upper division standing.
Average GPA: 3.50
Grade distribution records: 1,014 students across 16 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 9 | 0.9% |
| A | 494 | 48.7% |
| A- | 199 | 19.6% |
| B+ | 88 | 8.7% |
| B | 87 | 8.6% |
| B- | 46 | 4.5% |
| C+ | 26 | 2.6% |
| C | 21 | 2.1% |
| C- | 8 | 0.8% |
| D+ | 2 | 0.2% |
| D | 4 | 0.4% |
| D- | 3 | 0.3% |
| F | 27 | 2.7% |
Based on 1,014 student grade records across 16 terms and 6 professors.
Instructors
- Peter F Young 366 students, Average GPA 3.46
- Zongchao Li 359 students, Average GPA 3.58
- Phylis Anne West 107 students, Average GPA 3.68
- Kristel Oreida Rodriguez 79 students, Average GPA 3.46
- Nisha V Garud Patkar 53 students, Average GPA 3.13
- Ralph C Nichols 50 students, Average GPA 3.32