LALS 100A: Social Science Analytics
University of California, Santa Cruz
Introduces research design and methods in the interdisciplinary field of LALS. Combines the analysis of existing LALS research with hands-on experience in a range of research strategies: reading archives, administering surveys, interviewing, conducting participant observations, analyzing quantitative data, and interpreting texts. Students also learn the overall process of designing a research project, from formulating research questions to writing a critical literature review to the effective presentation of research findings. This course emphasizes research oriented toward the pursuit of social change and social justice.
Average GPA: 3.24
Grade distribution records: 385 students across 6 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 47 | 12.2% |
| A | 100 | 26.0% |
| A- | 59 | 15.3% |
| B+ | 41 | 10.6% |
| B | 43 | 11.2% |
| B- | 18 | 4.7% |
| C+ | 9 | 2.3% |
| C | 15 | 3.9% |
| C- | 2 | 0.5% |
| D+ | 1 | 0.3% |
| D | 3 | 0.8% |
| F | 25 | 6.5% |
| P | 16 | 4.2% |
| NP | 3 | 0.8% |
| W | 1 | 0.3% |
Based on 385 student grade records across 6 terms and 2 professors.
Instructors
- Jeff A Erbig 256 students, Average GPA 3.18
- Jessica Taft 129 students, Average GPA 3.37