PHYS 134L: OBSER. ASTROPHYSICS
University of California, Santa Barbara
Techniques and implementation of observational methods in astronomy/astroph ysics. Sensors, digital-image processing and analysis, research projects wi th computer-controlled remote access telescope using a digital image sensor . Studies of variable stars, galaxy morphology, supernovae, etc.
Average GPA: 3.09
Grade distribution records: 546 students across 21 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 26 | 4.8% |
| A | 143 | 26.2% |
| A- | 73 | 13.4% |
| B+ | 63 | 11.5% |
| B | 87 | 15.9% |
| B- | 48 | 8.8% |
| C+ | 27 | 4.9% |
| C | 26 | 4.8% |
| C- | 12 | 2.2% |
| D+ | 4 | 0.7% |
| D | 4 | 0.7% |
| D- | 2 | 0.4% |
| F | 31 | 5.7% |
Based on 546 student grade records across 21 terms and 5 professors.
Instructors
- Mazin B A 219 students, Average GPA 2.87
- Lubin P 190 students, Average GPA 3.50
- Millar-Blanch 94 students, Average GPA 2.97
- Brandt T D 43 students, Average GPA 2.68
- Kaplan A K 21 students, Average GPA 3.74