ENSC 133: ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY
University of California, Riverside
4 Units, Lecture, 3 hours, discussion, 1 hour. Prerequisite(s):BIOL 005A, BIOL 05LA or BIOL 020, BIOL 005B, BIOL 005C; or consent of instructor. Introduction to nonpathogenic microorganisms in the environment. Topics include an introduction to microbial biology and microbial and metabolic genetic diversity; methods; symbiotic interactions; biofilms; and geomicrobiology and biogeochemistry. Explores life in extreme environments and the effects of the physical and chemical environment on microbes. Cross-listed with MCBL 133.
Average GPA: 2.98
Grade distribution records: 146 students across 7 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 5 | 3.4% |
| A | 12 | 8.2% |
| A- | 29 | 19.9% |
| B+ | 22 | 15.1% |
| B | 27 | 18.5% |
| B- | 18 | 12.3% |
| C+ | 8 | 5.5% |
| C | 6 | 4.1% |
| C- | 8 | 5.5% |
| D+ | 4 | 2.7% |
| D | 1 | 0.7% |
| D- | 1 | 0.7% |
| F | 3 | 2.1% |
| S | 1 | 0.7% |
| W | 1 | 0.7% |
Based on 146 student grade records across 7 terms and 1 professor.
Instructors
- Emma Aronson 134 students, Average GPA 2.96