BME 160: ResBioProgramming
University of California, Santa Cruz
Teaches programming while exploring object-oriented design, use of high-performance data containers (dictionaries and sets), and team-based development—all with the goal of producing reliable and usable research tools. No programming experience is required, but basic computer and molecular biology understanding is assumed. Students learn programming in Python to manipulate biological data. Programming assignments comprise the majority of the assignments, and a final project using skills developed in this course is required. Lab section registration is required. BioPython and other modules are introduced for use in the final project.
Average GPA: 3.34
Grade distribution records: 996 students across 13 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 148 | 14.9% |
| A | 301 | 30.2% |
| A- | 111 | 11.1% |
| B+ | 70 | 7.0% |
| B | 73 | 7.3% |
| B- | 33 | 3.3% |
| C+ | 31 | 3.1% |
| C | 45 | 4.5% |
| C- | 4 | 0.4% |
| D+ | 6 | 0.6% |
| D | 12 | 1.2% |
| D- | 3 | 0.3% |
| F | 41 | 4.1% |
| P | 27 | 2.7% |
| NP | 32 | 3.2% |
| S | 21 | 2.1% |
| U | 2 | 0.2% |
| W | 36 | 3.6% |
Based on 996 student grade records across 13 terms and 2 professors.
Instructors
- David Lee Bernick 847 students, Average GPA 3.31
- Tal Sharf 149 students, Average GPA 3.55