BIOE 128L: LrgMarineVertebField
University of California, Santa Cruz
Lectures combined on fieldwork with large marine vertebrates in the laboratory and lectures with large marine vertebrates in the field (Monterey Bay, Ano Nuevo). Fieldwork familiarizes students with research methods, study design, and statistical approaches for research on large marine vertebrates (seals, birds, fish, and sharks). Research includes: animal tracking; physiology; behavior; foraging ecology; and energetics. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 20A and BIOE 20B and BIOE 20C, and satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements. Enrollment is by instructor consent.
Average GPA: 3.89
Grade distribution records: 58 students across 4 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 11 | 19.0% |
| A | 28 | 48.3% |
| A- | 14 | 24.1% |
| B | 2 | 3.4% |
| P | 3 | 5.2% |
Based on 58 student grade records across 4 terms and 3 professors.
Instructors
- Roxanne Santina Beltran 28 students, Average GPA 3.91
- Patrick William Robinson 16 students, Average GPA 3.86
- Allison Rae Payne 14 students, Average GPA 3.87