EART 11: Earthquakes
University of California, Santa Cruz
Causes and effects of earthquakes. How do we measure, mitigate, and try to predict earthquakes? Plate motion, frictional faulting, earthquake triggering, wave propagation, earthquake damage, related hazards, and other social effects. Hazard reduction through earthquake forecasting and earthquake-resistant design. Advanced algebra and high school geometry recommended.
Average GPA: 2.63
Grade distribution records: 967 students across 7 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 23 | 2.4% |
| A | 59 | 6.1% |
| A- | 71 | 7.3% |
| B+ | 63 | 6.5% |
| B | 87 | 9.0% |
| B- | 84 | 8.7% |
| C+ | 49 | 5.1% |
| C | 66 | 6.8% |
| C- | 10 | 1.0% |
| D+ | 4 | 0.4% |
| D | 11 | 1.1% |
| D- | 9 | 0.9% |
| F | 61 | 6.3% |
| P | 233 | 24.1% |
| NP | 72 | 7.4% |
| W | 65 | 6.7% |
Based on 967 student grade records across 7 terms and 3 professors.
Instructors
- Heather Savage 710 students, Average GPA 2.53
- Susan Y. Schwartz 165 students, Average GPA 3.05
- Jacquelyn Ann Williams 92 students, Average GPA 2.80