AM 11A: Math Methd for Econ
University of California, Santa Cruz
Introduction to mathematical tools and reasoning, with applications to economics. Topics are drawn from differential calculus in one variable and include limits, continuity, differentiation, elasticity, Taylor polynomials, and optimization. Students who are considering an engineering or physical science major or minor need to take MATH 19A. Students cannot receive credit for both this course and MATH 11A or MATH 19A or AM 15A or ECON 11A.
Average GPA: 2.90
Grade distribution records: 1,392 students across 19 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 70 | 5.0% |
| A | 173 | 12.4% |
| A- | 167 | 12.0% |
| B+ | 230 | 16.5% |
| B | 173 | 12.4% |
| B- | 111 | 8.0% |
| C+ | 77 | 5.5% |
| C | 137 | 9.8% |
| C- | 40 | 2.9% |
| D+ | 3 | 0.2% |
| D | 66 | 4.7% |
| D- | 1 | 0.1% |
| F | 49 | 3.5% |
| P | 26 | 1.9% |
| NP | 38 | 2.7% |
| W | 30 | 2.2% |
Based on 1,392 student grade records across 19 terms and 5 professors.
Instructors
- Bruno Silva Mendes 433 students, Average GPA 2.79
- Jonathan Rice Katznelson 406 students, Average GPA 2.82
- Julie Simons 365 students, Average GPA 3.06
- Jelliffe Jackson 94 students, Average GPA 2.63
- Qi Gong 94 students, Average GPA 3.32