EART 110A: Evolution Of Earth
University of California, Santa Cruz
Investigation of the processes and mechanisms that have produced the present Earth system, with an emphasis on the temporal evolution of the earth from the Archean to the present. Specific topics covered include cyclicity in Earth processes and the evolution of, and interplay between the planet's crust, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere.
Average GPA: 3.13
Grade distribution records: 573 students across 7 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 48 | 8.4% |
| A | 57 | 9.9% |
| A- | 137 | 23.9% |
| B+ | 67 | 11.7% |
| B | 59 | 10.3% |
| B- | 69 | 12.0% |
| C+ | 70 | 12.2% |
| C | 22 | 3.8% |
| C- | 14 | 2.4% |
| D+ | 2 | 0.3% |
| D | 12 | 2.1% |
| F | 4 | 0.7% |
| P | 4 | 0.7% |
| NP | 3 | 0.5% |
| S | 1 | 0.2% |
| W | 4 | 0.7% |
Based on 573 student grade records across 7 terms and 3 professors.
Instructors
- Terrence J Blackburn 573 students, Average GPA 3.13
- James C Zachos 240 students, Average GPA 3.09
- Paul L Koch 176 students, Average GPA 3.02