CMPM 15: Exploring Your Field
University of California, Santa Cruz
Curious about what’s next in your field and what inspires you? In low-commitment reading groups, join like-minded peers to discuss the creative and societally impactful work of UCSC faculty from human-centered AI and sustainable computing to generative AI and health tech. Spark your curiosity, see real-world connections, and connect with research opportunities. Designed for students of all backgrounds, years, and majors who want to explore, not just those interested in research. Browse themes at the Exploratory Reading Groups website (see Class Notes). May be repeated for credit. (Formerly Research Explorations.) May be repeated for credit.
Average GPA: 3.86
Grade distribution records: 780 students across 12 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 243 | 31.2% |
| A | 357 | 45.8% |
| A- | 41 | 5.3% |
| B+ | 20 | 2.6% |
| B | 26 | 3.3% |
| B- | 3 | 0.4% |
| C+ | 3 | 0.4% |
| C | 3 | 0.4% |
| C- | 3 | 0.4% |
| D+ | 1 | 0.1% |
| F | 6 | 0.8% |
| P | 58 | 7.4% |
| NP | 4 | 0.5% |
| S | 1 | 0.1% |
| W | 11 | 1.4% |
Based on 780 student grade records across 12 terms and 4 professors.
Instructors
- David Lee 441 students, Average GPA 3.87
- David Manuel Torres-Mendoza 339 students, Average GPA 3.84
- Jim Whitehead 89 students, Average GPA 3.98
- James Edward Davis 42 students, Average GPA 4.00