ENVS 196: Senior Seminar
University of California, Santa Cruz
Readings and discussions of primary literature on a current environmental studies topic. Field or literature-based research projects (individual or group) writing multiple drafts resulting in a final paper. Topics vary yearly; consult current course listings. Satisfies senior comprehensive requirement. Prerequisite(s): ENVS 100 and ENVS 100L; Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements. Enrollment is by application with selection based on appropriate background and academic performance and by permission of instructor. Enrollment is restricted to senior environmental studies majors, agroecology majors, and the combined majors with Earth sciences, biology, and economics.
Average GPA: 3.84
Grade distribution records: 178 students across 9 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 58 | 32.6% |
| A | 73 | 41.0% |
| A- | 23 | 12.9% |
| B+ | 10 | 5.6% |
| B | 4 | 2.2% |
| B- | 1 | 0.6% |
| C+ | 1 | 0.6% |
| C | 1 | 0.6% |
| F | 1 | 0.6% |
| P | 5 | 2.8% |
| NP | 1 | 0.6% |
Based on 178 student grade records across 9 terms and 9 professors.
Instructors
- Michael E Loik 40 students, Average GPA 4.00
- Barry Nickel 25 students, Average GPA 3.97
- Elliott Oakley 21 students, Average GPA 3.72
- Scott Winton 20 students, Average GPA 3.75
- Brent M Haddad 19 students, Average GPA 3.89
- S Ravi Rajan 16 students, Average GPA 3.94
- Flora E. Lu 14 students, Average GPA 4.00
- Adam S Millard-Ball 12 students, Average GPA 3.79
- Madeleine Patricia Fairbairn 11 students, Average GPA 3.11