BIOL 114: Cancer Cell Biology
University of California, Santa Cruz
Focuses on the molecular and cellular mechanisms behind cancer. Topics covered include oncogenes, tumor suppressor genes, cell growth genes, checkpoint genes, telomeres, and apoptosis. Students will gain experience in reading the primary scientific literature.
Average GPA: 3.23
Grade distribution records: 432 students across 6 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 19 | 4.4% |
| A | 88 | 20.4% |
| A- | 40 | 9.3% |
| B+ | 35 | 8.1% |
| B | 128 | 29.6% |
| B- | 21 | 4.9% |
| C+ | 8 | 1.9% |
| C | 33 | 7.6% |
| F | 5 | 1.2% |
| P | 40 | 9.3% |
| NP | 6 | 1.4% |
| S | 1 | 0.2% |
| W | 8 | 1.9% |
Based on 432 student grade records across 6 terms and 2 professors.
Instructors
- Shaheen Sikandar 275 students, Average GPA 3.25
- Alan Mark Zahler 245 students, Average GPA 3.22