EARTH 104A: FIELD GEOL METHODS
University of California, Santa Barbara
Introduction to the methods of geological observations and interpretations, with an emphasis on understanding earth processes in the field and reconst ructing the physical history of the earth; the stratigraphic, petrologic, a nd structural relations of rocks. Lecture, lab and field trips. The field t rip portion consists of 6–8 one day trips and commonly an overnight trip la sting 3-4 days.
Average GPA: 3.01
Grade distribution records: 680 students across 24 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 12 | 1.8% |
| A | 126 | 18.5% |
| A- | 100 | 14.7% |
| B+ | 95 | 14.0% |
| B | 135 | 19.9% |
| B- | 68 | 10.0% |
| C+ | 41 | 6.0% |
| C | 50 | 7.4% |
| C- | 9 | 1.3% |
| D+ | 3 | 0.4% |
| D | 4 | 0.6% |
| D- | 4 | 0.6% |
| F | 33 | 4.9% |
Based on 680 student grade records across 24 terms and 10 professors.
Instructors
- Rioux M E 214 students, Average GPA 2.99
- Gans P B 147 students, Average GPA 2.81
- Macdonald F A 104 students, Average GPA 3.41
- Bibby T C 74 students, Average GPA 2.65
- Wrobel A J 53 students, Average GPA 3.07
- Awramik S M 41 students, Average GPA 2.74
- Simms A R 37 students, Average GPA 2.98
- Morell K D 33 students, Average GPA 3.18
- Wyss A R 30 students, Average GPA 2.86
- Hacker B R 22 students, Average GPA 2.92