TECH 198: Technology and Civilization
San Jose State University
History, development, and use of technology in different cultures. Technology's impact on society, global environment, the workplace, cultural values, gender roles, and newly industrialized countries of the world. 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: 3.36
Grade distribution records: 1,005 students across 17 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 30 | 3.0% |
| A | 331 | 32.9% |
| A- | 154 | 15.3% |
| B+ | 120 | 11.9% |
| B | 192 | 19.1% |
| B- | 68 | 6.8% |
| C+ | 27 | 2.7% |
| C | 57 | 5.7% |
| C- | 13 | 1.3% |
| D+ | 1 | 0.1% |
| D | 4 | 0.4% |
| F | 8 | 0.8% |
Based on 1,005 student grade records across 17 terms and 4 professors.
Instructors
- Lin Zou 706 students, Average GPA 3.38
- Majid Nikanjam Tehrani 143 students, Average GPA 3.70
- Patricia A Backer 131 students, Average GPA 2.92
- Kelly Arnel Harrison 25 students, Average GPA 3.04