BIOE 142L: Behavior in the Wild
University of California, Santa Cruz
Online laboratory course with a remote (not in-person), virtual field component.Students learn about the scientific study of animal behavior from an ecological and evolutionary perspective through lectures, behavior videos, assignments, field observations, digital labs and final research project. The general goal, however, is to develop the ability to observe the natural world, design research, collect and interpret data, and communicate ideas.
Average GPA: 3.47
Grade distribution records: 172 students across 7 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 42 | 24.4% |
| A | 59 | 34.3% |
| A- | 18 | 10.5% |
| B+ | 13 | 7.6% |
| B | 8 | 4.7% |
| B- | 6 | 3.5% |
| C+ | 3 | 1.7% |
| C | 4 | 2.3% |
| C- | 1 | 0.6% |
| D+ | 1 | 0.6% |
| D | 1 | 0.6% |
| F | 9 | 5.2% |
| P | 1 | 0.6% |
| W | 6 | 3.5% |
Based on 172 student grade records across 7 terms and 3 professors.
Instructors
- Doriane Elaine Weiler 68 students, Average GPA 3.26
- Louise Alissa de Morais 55 students, Average GPA 3.56
- Suzanne Henson Alonzo 49 students, Average GPA 3.65