PHYS 221A: REL QUANTUM FIELD
University of California, Santa Barbara
Introduction to the theory of Lorentz covariant quantized fields. Global and local conservation laws. Path integral formulation. Applications to q uantum electrodynamics, quantum chromodynamics, and electroweak interacti ons. Other possible topics include grand unification, the renormalization group, anomolies, current algebra and supersymmetry.
Average GPA: 3.68
Grade distribution records: 239 students across 16 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 35 | 14.6% |
| A | 95 | 39.7% |
| A- | 54 | 22.6% |
| B+ | 25 | 10.5% |
| B | 24 | 10.0% |
| B- | 1 | 0.4% |
| F | 4 | 1.7% |
| S | 1 | 0.4% |
Based on 239 student grade records across 16 terms and 4 professors.
Instructors
- Giddings S B 104 students, Average GPA 3.58
- Srednicki M 95 students, Average GPA 3.75
- Berenstein D 26 students, Average GPA 3.95
- Polchinski J 14 students, Average GPA 3.55