ASTR 9B: Intro Research Phys
University of California, Santa Cruz
Introduction to research for first-year students interested in physics and astrophysics. Students complete projects in small groups with scientists. Introduces techniques for collaboration; science writing; physics careers. Continuing course spanning two quarters. Prerequisite(s): ASTR 9A. Enrollment is restricted to first-year proposed applied physics, physics, and physics (astrophysics) majors and by permission of the instructor.
Average GPA: 3.80
Grade distribution records: 104 students across 3 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 8 | 7.7% |
| A | 78 | 75.0% |
| B+ | 1 | 1.0% |
| B | 7 | 6.7% |
| B- | 1 | 1.0% |
| C | 2 | 1.9% |
| D | 1 | 1.0% |
| F | 1 | 1.0% |
| P | 1 | 1.0% |
Based on 104 student grade records across 3 terms and 2 professors.
Instructors
- Ruth Murray-Clay 58 students, Average GPA 3.84
- Rebecca Marie Jensen-Clem 46 students, Average GPA 3.74