PHYS 230B: STRING THEORY
University of California, Santa Barbara
Introduction to string theory. Bosonic and super string theories and their spectra. String perturbation theory and conformal field theory. Nonlinear sigma models and spacetime structure. String compactifications and unification of forces. Non-perturbative results and methods; dualities and branes.
Average GPA: 3.61
Grade distribution records: 41 students across 5 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 5 | 12.2% |
| A | 10 | 24.4% |
| A- | 8 | 19.5% |
| B+ | 5 | 12.2% |
| B | 8 | 19.5% |
| S | 5 | 12.2% |
Based on 41 student grade records across 5 terms and 4 professors.
Instructors
- Marolf D M 15 students, Average GPA 3.45
- Dong X 10 students, Average GPA 3.54
- Berenstein D 8 students, Average GPA 3.64
- Horowitz G 8 students, Average GPA 3.96