BME 21L: Intro to Basic Lab
University of California, Santa Cruz
Laboratory course providing hands-on training in fundamental techniques used to express, isolate, and analyze genes in prokaryotic cells. Introduction to common laboratory instruments and fundamental skills required for basic research in molecular biology and biomolecular engineering.
Average GPA: 3.70
Grade distribution records: 264 students across 8 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 57 | 21.6% |
| A | 113 | 42.8% |
| A- | 31 | 11.7% |
| B+ | 21 | 8.0% |
| B | 15 | 5.7% |
| B- | 6 | 2.3% |
| C+ | 4 | 1.5% |
| C | 7 | 2.7% |
| D | 2 | 0.8% |
| F | 1 | 0.4% |
| P | 1 | 0.4% |
| NP | 1 | 0.4% |
| W | 5 | 1.9% |
Based on 264 student grade records across 8 terms and 3 professors.
Instructors
- Nader Pourmand 114 students, Average GPA 3.65
- Dianne G Hendricks 103 students, Average GPA 3.83
- John V Dzimianski 47 students, Average GPA 3.52