LGST 111A: Constitutional Law
University of California, Santa Cruz
An introduction to constitutional law, emphasizing equal protection and fundamental rights as defined by common law decisions interpreting the 14th Amendment, and also exploring issues of federalism and separation of powers. Readings are primarily court decisions; special attention given to teaching how to interpret, understand, and write about common law.
Average GPA: 3.16
Grade distribution records: 564 students across 12 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 19 | 3.4% |
| A | 99 | 17.6% |
| A- | 93 | 16.5% |
| B+ | 68 | 12.1% |
| B | 115 | 20.4% |
| B- | 51 | 9.0% |
| C+ | 19 | 3.4% |
| C | 26 | 4.6% |
| C- | 7 | 1.2% |
| D+ | 3 | 0.5% |
| D | 6 | 1.1% |
| F | 13 | 2.3% |
| P | 28 | 5.0% |
| NP | 7 | 1.2% |
| W | 10 | 1.8% |
Based on 564 student grade records across 12 terms and 4 professors.
Instructors
- Kira Tait 200 students, Average GPA 3.30
- Eric Stephen Snickars 183 students, Average GPA 3.10
- Katharine E. Beaumont 149 students, Average GPA 3.09
- Webster Alexander Rasmussen 32 students, Average GPA 3.01