SPAN375

Spanish in the Life Sciences

Prerequisite: SPAN303 and SPAN311; or SPAN316; or permission of instructor. Credit only granted for: SPAN359L or SPAN375. Formerly: SPAN359L. Communication and critical thinking skills in Spanish through the study of materials related to science. The course engages students in class discussions about a variety of topics in different formats, such as book chapters, articles, film, art, and literary works. The course is divided into five units that will allow the study of specific geographies, topics, and cases in the Spanish-speaking world. Assignments include a research proposal and visits to the National Zoo and the National Museum of Natural History. No technical knowledge is necessary, as we will emphasize the language of science, not the content itself. Taught in Spanish.

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During the Spring 2020 and Spring 2021 semesters, students could choose to take some of their courses pass-fail mid-semester which skews grade data aggregated across multiple semesters.

Average GPA of 3.50 between 35 students*

SPAN375 Grade Distribution+-0510152025303540455055606570% of studentsABCDFWother
A-: 5.71%
A: 37.14%
A+: 25.71%
B-: 2.86%
B: 5.71%
B+: 14.29%
C: 2.86%
F: 5.71%
* "W"s are considered to be 0.0 quality points. "Other" grades are not factored into GPA calculation. Grade data not guaranteed to be correct.