PHIL 133: Ethics in Science
San Jose State University
An examination of values and practices in the culture of science. Issues: transmission of values in scientific communities, interactions between scientific and lay communities, historical development of norms of responsible research, cultural influence on scientific values. Satisfies GE UD Area: 3.Cultures and Global Understanding (Formerly Area V). Prerequisite(s): Completion of Core General Education and upper division standing are prerequisites to all UD GE courses. Completion of, or co-registration in, 100W is strongly recommended.
Average GPA: 3.73
Grade distribution records: 1,404 students across 17 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 225 | 16.0% |
| A | 745 | 53.1% |
| A- | 200 | 14.2% |
| B+ | 75 | 5.3% |
| B | 80 | 5.7% |
| B- | 19 | 1.4% |
| C+ | 11 | 0.8% |
| C | 18 | 1.3% |
| C- | 7 | 0.5% |
| D | 3 | 0.2% |
| F | 21 | 1.5% |
Based on 1,404 student grade records across 17 terms and 3 professors.
Instructors
- Jordan Liz 779 students, Average GPA 3.81
- Janet D Stemwedel 369 students, Average GPA 3.61
- Riana Juhn Betzler 256 students, Average GPA 3.67