BIOE 140: Behavioral Ecology
University of California, Santa Cruz
An introduction to social and reproductive behavior. Emphasis on studies of vertebrates in their natural habitat. Ideas concerning the evolution of social behavior, mating systems, and individual reproductive strategies. Case histories of well-studied animals that illustrate key principles in courtship and mating, parental behavior, and food-getting behavior.
Average GPA: 3.39
Grade distribution records: 890 students across 11 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 61 | 6.9% |
| A | 256 | 28.8% |
| A- | 147 | 16.5% |
| B+ | 123 | 13.8% |
| B | 142 | 16.0% |
| B- | 59 | 6.6% |
| C+ | 25 | 2.8% |
| C | 27 | 3.0% |
| C- | 11 | 1.2% |
| D+ | 2 | 0.2% |
| D | 2 | 0.2% |
| D- | 1 | 0.1% |
| F | 10 | 1.1% |
| P | 8 | 0.9% |
| NP | 2 | 0.2% |
| W | 14 | 1.6% |
Based on 890 student grade records across 11 terms and 5 professors.
Instructors
- Ari E Martinez 298 students, Average GPA 3.42
- Pauline Rachel Blaimont 187 students, Average GPA 3.30
- Caroline Brett Casey 184 students, Average GPA 3.50
- Barry R Sinervo 151 students, Average GPA 3.30
- Regina Rose Spranger 70 students, Average GPA 3.44