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QUANTITATIVE TECHNIQUES FOR BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS

BSE 349
Course Description

Principles of how energy and materials are utilized in Cells, organisms and ecosystems. Mass transfer, heat and energy balances applied to cell metabolism, plants, and ecosystems. Quantification of biological processes to allow manipulation for human benefit.

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Credits

Not Reported

Offered

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Grade Point Average
3.51

25.55% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

6.08% from Historical

A Rate
58.82%

293.94% from Historical

Class Size
34

-38.46% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

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