PHYS 237: GALACTIC DYNAMICS
University of California, Santa Barbara
Stellar dynamics, Jeans equations, potential theory, orbit theory, linear stability analysis, kinetic theory, dynamical friction, applications to star clusters, galaxy morphology and mergers.
Average GPA: 3.80
Grade distribution records: 71 students across 7 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 12 | 16.9% |
| A | 37 | 52.1% |
| A- | 13 | 18.3% |
| B+ | 5 | 7.0% |
| B | 3 | 4.2% |
| F | 1 | 1.4% |
Based on 71 student grade records across 7 terms and 3 professors.
Instructors
- Oh S P 53 students, Average GPA 3.77
- Martin C L 12 students, Average GPA 3.83
- Murray-Clay R 6 students, Average GPA 3.95