PHYS 223A: CONCEPT COND MATTER
University of California, Santa Barbara
Lattice and electron dynamics. Elementary excitations and collective phenomena. Transport properties. Disorder and localization. Long-range order and broken symmetries. Magnetism, superconductivity and liquid crystals. Properties and structures of polymers, membranes, and self-assembling systems.
Average GPA: 3.73
Grade distribution records: 235 students across 14 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 31 | 13.2% |
| A | 108 | 46.0% |
| A- | 44 | 18.7% |
| B+ | 29 | 12.3% |
| B | 16 | 6.8% |
| B- | 2 | 0.9% |
| C | 1 | 0.4% |
| F | 2 | 0.9% |
| S | 2 | 0.9% |
Based on 235 student grade records across 14 terms and 6 professors.
Instructors
- Sherwin M S 92 students, Average GPA 3.84
- Balents L M 79 students, Average GPA 3.57
- Young A F 30 students, Average GPA 3.68
- Bouwmeester D 12 students, Average GPA 3.97
- Fisher M P 11 students, Average GPA 3.76
- Xu C 11 students, Average GPA 3.94