PHIL 100F: INTRO PHIL SCIENCE
University of California, Santa Barbara
An introduction to the philosophical analysis of the concepts and methods of science, treating such topics as: explanation, confirmation, causatio n, scientific laws, the interpretation, meaning and reference of scientif ic theories, theory reduction and theory change, and scientific revolutio ns.
Average GPA: 3.24
Grade distribution records: 837 students across 11 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 28 | 3.3% |
| A | 240 | 28.7% |
| A- | 167 | 20.0% |
| B+ | 95 | 11.4% |
| B | 141 | 16.8% |
| B- | 44 | 5.3% |
| C+ | 31 | 3.7% |
| C | 30 | 3.6% |
| C- | 17 | 2.0% |
| D+ | 3 | 0.4% |
| D | 5 | 0.6% |
| D- | 2 | 0.2% |
| F | 34 | 4.1% |
Based on 837 student grade records across 11 terms and 4 professors.
Instructors
- Barrett T W 660 students, Average GPA 3.34
- Rescorla M A 84 students, Average GPA 2.45
- Charry J D 77 students, Average GPA 3.38
- Fu Y 16 students, Average GPA 2.92