CMPM 17: DSG Build Experience
University of California, Santa Cruz
Introduction to design thinking and the engineering design cycle via a design-build-evaluate-iterate process, resulting in a functional artifact. Students work in groups while learning discipline-specific standards of good engineering practice. Specific project details and disciplines explored vary with instructor. No prerequisites or prior learning required. May be repeated for credit.
Average GPA: 3.64
Grade distribution records: 260 students across 7 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 33 | 12.7% |
| A | 112 | 43.1% |
| A- | 38 | 14.6% |
| B+ | 23 | 8.8% |
| B | 10 | 3.8% |
| B- | 3 | 1.2% |
| C+ | 6 | 2.3% |
| C | 2 | 0.8% |
| C- | 4 | 1.5% |
| F | 5 | 1.9% |
| P | 17 | 6.5% |
| NP | 3 | 1.2% |
| W | 4 | 1.5% |
Based on 260 student grade records across 7 terms and 2 professors.
Instructors
- Tela Favaloro 260 students, Average GPA 3.64
- Jim Whitehead 40 students, Average GPA 3.63