PHYS 129: Particle Astrophys
University of California, Santa Cruz
The standard model of particle physics; physics beyond the standard model; neutrino physics; the early universe; dark matter and dark energy; selected topics in general relativistic cosmology and high-energy astrophysics. (Formerly Nuclear and Particle Astrophysics.)
Average GPA: 3.44
Grade distribution records: 156 students across 6 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 51 | 32.7% |
| A | 31 | 19.9% |
| A- | 11 | 7.1% |
| B+ | 10 | 6.4% |
| B | 28 | 17.9% |
| B- | 4 | 2.6% |
| C+ | 5 | 3.2% |
| C | 6 | 3.8% |
| F | 5 | 3.2% |
| P | 5 | 3.2% |
Based on 156 student grade records across 6 terms and 5 professors.
Instructors
- Michael Hance 72 students, Average GPA 3.73
- Alexander Sher 25 students, Average GPA 2.97
- Pablo M Saz Parkinson 25 students, Average GPA 3.39
- Jason A Nielsen 17 students, Average GPA 3.27
- Stefania Gori 17 students, Average GPA 3.19