BIOE 161L: Kelp Forest Eco Lab
University of California, Santa Cruz
Fieldwork using SCUBA to quantitatively and qualitatively examine the abundance and distribution of organisms in kelp forests, with additional laboratory work. Culminates with a directed individual research project. Class meets one full morning each week. Students are billed a materials fee of $250. Admission by interview. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 20A, BIOE 20B, and BIOE 20C; satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements; BIOE 161 must be taken concurrently; BIOE 107, 120/L, 122/L are recommended. Students must pass the University Research Diving Certification (contact the Diving Safety Officer, Institute of Marine Sciences, for further information).
Average GPA: 3.50
Grade distribution records: 94 students across 4 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 13 | 13.8% |
| A | 20 | 21.3% |
| A- | 16 | 17.0% |
| B+ | 17 | 18.1% |
| B | 23 | 24.5% |
| B- | 4 | 4.3% |
| C | 1 | 1.1% |
Based on 94 student grade records across 4 terms and 2 professors.
Instructors
- Mark H Carr 94 students, Average GPA 3.50
- Peter T Raimondi 94 students, Average GPA 3.50