BIOL 100: Biochemistry
University of California, Santa Cruz
Introduction to biochemistry including biochemical molecules, protein structure and function, membranes, bioenergetics, and regulation of biosynthesis. Provides students with basic essentials of modern biochemistry and the background needed for upper-division biology courses. Students who desire a more in-depth exposure to biochemistry should consider taking the BIOC 100A/BIOC 100B/BIOC 100C series as an alternative. Students cannot receive credit for this course after they have completed the BIOC 100A, BIOC 100B, and BIOC 100C sequence.
Average GPA: 2.44
Grade distribution records: 3,392 students across 22 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 71 | 2.1% |
| A | 305 | 9.0% |
| A- | 177 | 5.2% |
| B+ | 231 | 6.8% |
| B | 598 | 17.6% |
| B- | 192 | 5.7% |
| C+ | 270 | 8.0% |
| C | 821 | 24.2% |
| C- | 74 | 2.2% |
| D+ | 43 | 1.3% |
| D | 196 | 5.8% |
| D- | 4 | 0.1% |
| F | 248 | 7.3% |
| P | 19 | 0.6% |
| NP | 81 | 2.4% |
| W | 62 | 1.8% |
Based on 3,392 student grade records across 22 terms and 3 professors.
Instructors
- Jeremy C Lee 1,868 students, Average GPA 2.40
- Joshua A Arribere 1,015 students, Average GPA 2.44
- Douglas Kellogg 509 students, Average GPA 2.57