PHYS 139B: Quantum Mechanics II
University of California, Santa Cruz
Approximation methods in nonrelativistic quantum mechanics: time-independent perturbation theory (non-degenerate and degenerate) and addition of angular momenta; variational methods; the WKB approximation; time-dependent perturbation theory and radiation theory; scattering theory.
Average GPA: 3.50
Grade distribution records: 80 students across 4 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 18 | 22.5% |
| A | 17 | 21.3% |
| A- | 12 | 15.0% |
| B+ | 5 | 6.3% |
| B | 5 | 6.3% |
| B- | 2 | 2.5% |
| C+ | 1 | 1.3% |
| C | 6 | 7.5% |
| C- | 1 | 1.3% |
| D | 1 | 1.3% |
| P | 8 | 10.0% |
| NP | 2 | 2.5% |
| W | 2 | 2.5% |
Based on 80 student grade records across 4 terms and 3 professors.
Instructors
- Sriram Shastry 41 students, Average GPA 3.68
- Pankaj Munbodh 28 students, Average GPA 3.28
- Wolfgang Altmannshofer 11 students, Average GPA 3.44