ASTR 119: Intro Sci Computing
University of California, Santa Cruz
Introduction to solving scientific problems using computers. A series of simple problems from Earth sciences, physics, and astronomy are solved using a user-friendly scientific programming language (Python/SciPy).
Average GPA: 3.28
Grade distribution records: 624 students across 18 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 174 | 27.9% |
| A | 169 | 27.1% |
| A- | 46 | 7.4% |
| B+ | 36 | 5.8% |
| B | 35 | 5.6% |
| B- | 18 | 2.9% |
| C+ | 9 | 1.4% |
| C | 30 | 4.8% |
| C- | 8 | 1.3% |
| D+ | 5 | 0.8% |
| D | 12 | 1.9% |
| D- | 4 | 0.6% |
| F | 42 | 6.7% |
| P | 7 | 1.1% |
| NP | 13 | 2.1% |
| S | 2 | 0.3% |
| W | 12 | 1.9% |
Based on 624 student grade records across 18 terms and 6 professors.
Instructors
- Naor Movshovitz 386 students, Average GPA 3.20
- Brant Edward Robertson 84 students, Average GPA 3.45
- Kevin A Bundy 63 students, Average GPA 3.19
- Asher Daniel Wasserman 36 students, Average GPA 3.70
- Olivier Hervet 31 students, Average GPA 3.48
- Adebusola B Alabi 24 students, Average GPA 3.38