EART 5: California Geology
University of California, Santa Cruz
An introduction to physical geology emphasizing the minerals, rocks, volcanoes, mountains, faults, and earthquakes of California. In-class field trips to study the caves, rocks, and landforms of the campus and the Monterey Bay area. Discussion-1 hour. Concurrent enrollment in EART 5L is required for majors and minors.
Average GPA: 3.37
Grade distribution records: 1,683 students across 11 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 5 | 0.3% |
| A | 640 | 38.0% |
| A- | 218 | 13.0% |
| B+ | 76 | 4.5% |
| B | 360 | 21.4% |
| B- | 49 | 2.9% |
| C+ | 38 | 2.3% |
| C | 92 | 5.5% |
| C- | 6 | 0.4% |
| D+ | 3 | 0.2% |
| D | 11 | 0.7% |
| D- | 2 | 0.1% |
| F | 26 | 1.5% |
| P | 121 | 7.2% |
| NP | 24 | 1.4% |
| W | 12 | 0.7% |
Based on 1,683 student grade records across 11 terms and 3 professors.
Instructors
- Elise Knittle 1,281 students, Average GPA 3.40
- Keenan Hassell 389 students, Average GPA 3.31
- Sarah Ursula Neuhaus 13 students, Average GPA 2.35