ASTR 16: Astrobio/Life/Universe
University of California, Santa Cruz
Topics include the detection of extrasolar planets, planet formation, stellar evolution and properties of Mars, the exploration of our solar system and the search for life within it, and the evolution of life on Earth. Intended for science majors and qualified non-science majors. Knowledge of high school physics and an understanding of mathematics at the Math 2 level required.
Average GPA: 2.97
Grade distribution records: 498 students across 6 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 5 | 1.0% |
| A | 60 | 12.0% |
| A- | 83 | 16.7% |
| B+ | 61 | 12.2% |
| B | 63 | 12.7% |
| B- | 50 | 10.0% |
| C+ | 31 | 6.2% |
| C | 25 | 5.0% |
| C- | 8 | 1.6% |
| D | 7 | 1.4% |
| D- | 1 | 0.2% |
| F | 22 | 4.4% |
| P | 69 | 13.9% |
| NP | 9 | 1.8% |
| W | 4 | 0.8% |
Based on 498 student grade records across 6 terms and 2 professors.
Instructors
- Natalie Batalha 431 students, Average GPA 3.01
- Tyler Gordon 67 students, Average GPA 2.70