BIOL 129L: Neurobiology Lab
University of California, Santa Cruz
Laboratory course giving students experience with electrophysiological, molecular, microscopic, and behavioral techniques used to analyze the function of nervous systems. Students gain experience with collecting and analyzing neurobiological data and presenting their results in written, oral, and visual presentation formats. Students also learn to critically read and analyze primary literature in neurobiology and to use the knowledge they gain to develop their own research proposal. Restricted to Neuroscience B.S. majors during first pass enrollment and Neuroscience B.S., MCD Biology B.S. and Biology B.S. majors during second pass enrollment.
Average GPA: 3.53
Grade distribution records: 104 students across 7 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 10 | 9.6% |
| A | 37 | 35.6% |
| A- | 20 | 19.2% |
| B+ | 17 | 16.3% |
| B | 5 | 4.8% |
| B- | 7 | 6.7% |
| C+ | 1 | 1.0% |
| C | 3 | 2.9% |
| F | 2 | 1.9% |
| W | 2 | 1.9% |
Based on 104 student grade records across 7 terms and 2 professors.
Instructors
- James A Shanks 89 students, Average GPA 3.45
- Jeremy C Lee 15 students, Average GPA 4.00