ASTR 101: Modern Astronomy
San Jose State University
A principally non-mathematical discussion of current scientific observational and theoretical understanding of the origin and evolution of stars, galaxies and the cosmos. Satisfies GE UD Area: 2/5. Earth, Environment, and Sustainability (Formerly Area R). Prerequisite(s): Completion of Core General Education and upper division standing are prerequisites to all UD GE courses. Completion of, or co-registration in, 100W is strongly recommended.
Average GPA: 3.33
Grade distribution records: 4,465 students across 17 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 362 | 8.1% |
| A | 1,528 | 34.2% |
| A- | 532 | 11.9% |
| B+ | 443 | 9.9% |
| B | 658 | 14.7% |
| B- | 292 | 6.5% |
| C+ | 174 | 3.9% |
| C | 237 | 5.3% |
| C- | 78 | 1.7% |
| D+ | 20 | 0.4% |
| D | 61 | 1.4% |
| D- | 11 | 0.2% |
| F | 69 | 1.5% |
Based on 4,465 student grade records across 17 terms and 10 professors.
Instructors
- Vakini Santhanakrishnan 1,897 students, Average GPA 3.41
- Ignacio Mosqueira 1,158 students, Average GPA 3.40
- Olenka Hubickyj 760 students, Average GPA 3.00
- Curtis T Asplund 252 students, Average GPA 3.50
- Nargis Adham 98 students, Average GPA 2.72
- Monika E Kress 93 students, Average GPA 3.95
- Daniel F Barringer 90 students, Average GPA 2.92
- Victoria L Hartwick 42 students, Average GPA 3.15
- Andrew Perry Totah-Mccarty 41 students, Average GPA 3.12
- Zairac Smith 34 students, Average GPA 3.76