EART 8: Planetary Discovery
University of California, Santa Cruz
A sweeping tour of planets, satellites, and small bodies in and out of the solar system. Focuses on major scientific results from telescopes and spacecraft missions. Topics include planetary system architecture, planetary atmosphere, surface and interior, planetary formation and evolution, astrobiology, extra-solar planets. Open to all students.
Average GPA: 3.21
Grade distribution records: 517 students across 5 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 30 | 5.8% |
| A | 60 | 11.6% |
| A- | 79 | 15.3% |
| B+ | 83 | 16.1% |
| B | 68 | 13.2% |
| B- | 43 | 8.3% |
| C+ | 37 | 7.2% |
| C | 14 | 2.7% |
| F | 9 | 1.7% |
| P | 81 | 15.7% |
| NP | 9 | 1.7% |
| W | 4 | 0.8% |
Based on 517 student grade records across 5 terms and 2 professors.
Instructors
- Xi Zhang 389 students, Average GPA 3.20
- Walter Heron Franci Nimmo 128 students, Average GPA 3.24