ASTR 113: Intro Cosmology
University of California, Santa Cruz
Physical examination of our evolving universe: the Big Bang model; simple aspects of general relativity; particle physics in the early universe; production of various background radiations; production of elements; tests of geometry of the universe; dark energy and dark matter; and formation and evolution of galaxies and large-scale structure.
Average GPA: 2.95
Grade distribution records: 176 students across 6 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 15 | 8.5% |
| A | 28 | 15.9% |
| A- | 17 | 9.7% |
| B+ | 18 | 10.2% |
| B | 23 | 13.1% |
| B- | 12 | 6.8% |
| C+ | 12 | 6.8% |
| C | 23 | 13.1% |
| C- | 2 | 1.1% |
| D+ | 2 | 1.1% |
| D | 4 | 2.3% |
| D- | 2 | 1.1% |
| F | 5 | 2.8% |
| P | 3 | 1.7% |
| NP | 5 | 2.8% |
| W | 5 | 2.8% |
Based on 176 student grade records across 6 terms and 1 professor.
Instructors
- Piero Madau 176 students, Average GPA 2.95