METX 140: Molec Biol & Micr Gen
University of California, Santa Cruz
Introduces students to the field of molecular biology and microbial genetics. Covers the following topics: molecular mechanisms of DNA replication, transcription, translation, regulatory systems controlling replication, transcription, and translation; basic genetic principles with an emphasis on bacterial genetics; molecular biology and microbial genetics approaches used to understand the molecular mechanisms of interaction of microorganisms with their surroundings and other organisms; and experimental methods employing molecular biology and molecular genetics and biotechnology applications which have arisen from discoveries of bacterial mechanisms.
Average GPA: 2.84
Grade distribution records: 78 students across 2 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 5 | 6.4% |
| A | 7 | 9.0% |
| A- | 5 | 6.4% |
| B+ | 6 | 7.7% |
| B | 16 | 20.5% |
| B- | 4 | 5.1% |
| C+ | 7 | 9.0% |
| C | 12 | 15.4% |
| D | 2 | 2.6% |
| F | 2 | 2.6% |
| P | 7 | 9.0% |
| NP | 4 | 5.1% |
| W | 1 | 1.3% |
Based on 78 student grade records across 2 terms and 2 professors.
Instructors
- Fitnat Yildiz 44 students, Average GPA 2.76
- Victoria A Stone 34 students, Average GPA 2.94