EEMB 144: MARINE MICROBIOLOGY
University of California, Santa Barbara
Exploration of evolution, ecology, biochemistry, and genetics of marine bacteria. Topics include: historical perspective, molecular approaches in microbial ecology, trophic interactions/biogeochemistry, physiological adaptations, and biochemistry and genetics of selected systems bioluminescence, deep-sea adaptations, cell-surface interactions, starvation survival).
Average GPA: 3.13
Grade distribution records: 380 students across 8 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 15 | 3.9% |
| A | 70 | 18.4% |
| A- | 79 | 20.8% |
| B+ | 56 | 14.7% |
| B | 55 | 14.5% |
| B- | 35 | 9.2% |
| C+ | 16 | 4.2% |
| C | 22 | 5.8% |
| C- | 13 | 3.4% |
| D | 9 | 2.4% |
| D- | 3 | 0.8% |
| F | 7 | 1.8% |
Based on 380 student grade records across 8 terms and 5 professors.
Instructors
- Santoro A E 349 students, Average GPA 3.14
- Carlson C A 281 students, Average GPA 3.14
- English C J 68 students, Average GPA 3.16
- Maniscalco M 46 students, Average GPA 2.94
- Comstock J A 31 students, Average GPA 3.05