EART 189A: GIS-Earth Sciences
University of California, Santa Cruz
Introduces Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for geologic mapping and interpretation. Students gain experience with satellite, air photo, and digital elevation model (DEM) interpretation, and research the geology, tectonics, paleontology, and stratigraphy for field sites in eastern California. Prerequisite(s): EART 109, EART 109L, EART 110A, and EART 110. Enrollment is restricted to Earth sciences majors, and combined Earth sciences/environmental studies majors. Enrollment via an application.
Average GPA: 3.30
Grade distribution records: 106 students across 6 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A | 35 | 33.0% |
| A- | 22 | 20.8% |
| B+ | 16 | 15.1% |
| B | 15 | 14.2% |
| B- | 4 | 3.8% |
| C+ | 1 | 0.9% |
| C | 2 | 1.9% |
| F | 7 | 6.6% |
| P | 3 | 2.8% |
| NP | 1 | 0.9% |
Based on 106 student grade records across 6 terms and 3 professors.
Instructors
- Noah J Finnegan 93 students, Average GPA 3.23
- Jeremy Keith Hourigan 18 students, Average GPA 2.56
- William Alan Longhurst Chapman 13 students, Average GPA 3.72