Biology
Microbes and Society
3 credits
An elementary course in molecular biology primarily for Arts students. The historical development of recent discoveries in molecular biology with emphasis on bacteria and viruses and their interaction with humans. (Consult the Credit Exclusion list within the Faculty of Science section of the Calendar.) Not for credit in Life Sciences.
Average
85.8%
Students
503
Sections
12
Grade distribution. <50: 7, 50-54: 0, 55-59: 6, 60-63: 1, 64-67: 4, 68-71: 8, 72-75: 16, 76-79: 30, 80-84: 62, 85-89: 108, 90-100: 217.
Historical Averages
2014–2025
Lowest section avg
74.8%
Highest section avg
90.9%
Terms offered
12
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Grade data from ubc-pair-grade-data.
| Section | Activity | Status | Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | Lecture | Open | Tue 12:30-14:00, Thu 12:30-14:00 | Jennifer Sibley |
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