EEMB 159: TROPICAL ECOLOGY
University of California, Santa Barbara
Introduction to the structure and function of tropical ecosystems, includin g physical and chemical characteristics, nutrient cycling and transport, bi odiversity, biological interactions, conservation, and restoration. Discuss ion of case studies and the use ecological models as tools for exploring th e dynamics of habitat fragmentation, coral reef degradation, and the spread of infectious disease as it relates to climate change.
Average GPA: 2.89
Grade distribution records: 869 students across 14 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 20 | 2.3% |
| A | 182 | 20.9% |
| A- | 37 | 4.3% |
| B+ | 45 | 5.2% |
| B | 286 | 32.9% |
| B- | 41 | 4.7% |
| C+ | 50 | 5.8% |
| C | 129 | 14.8% |
| C- | 15 | 1.7% |
| D+ | 6 | 0.7% |
| D | 44 | 5.1% |
| D- | 2 | 0.2% |
| F | 12 | 1.4% |
Based on 869 student grade records across 14 terms and 1 professor.
Instructors
- Even T J 869 students, Average GPA 2.89