PHYS 234: HIGH ENERY ASTRO
University of California, Santa Barbara
Accretion power in a range of astrophysical contexts, from quasars to galactic black holes. Rapid release of thermonuclear energy, Type I X-ray bursts, classical novae, Type Ia supernovae. Relativistic jets from black holes, non-thermal radiation processes, physics of gamma-ray bursts.
Average GPA: 3.61
Grade distribution records: 89 students across 7 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 15 | 16.9% |
| A | 29 | 32.6% |
| A- | 19 | 21.3% |
| B+ | 11 | 12.4% |
| B | 11 | 12.4% |
| C+ | 1 | 1.1% |
| F | 2 | 2.2% |
| S | 1 | 1.1% |
Based on 89 student grade records across 7 terms and 3 professors.
Instructors
- Blaes O M 44 students, Average GPA 3.65
- Oh S P 33 students, Average GPA 3.58
- Howell D A 12 students, Average GPA 3.56