Special relativity is reviewed. Curved space-time, including the metric and geodesics, are illustrated with simple examples. The Einstein equations are solved for cases of high symmetry. Black-hole physics and cosmology are discussed, including recent developments. Also offered as PHYS 226. Students cannot receive credit for both PHYS 171 and PHYS 226.
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University of California, Santa Cruz
PHYS 171 at UCSC: average GPA 3.26 across 120 students. Grade distribution by term. Special relativity is reviewed. Curved space-time, including the metric and…
Average GPA: 3.26
Grade distribution records: 120 students across 6 terms.
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 18 | 15.0% |
| A | 17 | 14.2% |
| A- | 19 | 15.8% |
| B+ | 12 | 10.0% |
| B | 9 | 7.5% |
| B- | 11 | 9.2% |
| C+ | 11 | 9.2% |
| C | 9 | 7.5% |
| C- | 1 | 0.8% |
| D | 1 | 0.8% |
| P | 9 | 7.5% |
| W | 3 | 2.5% |
Based on 120 student grade records across 6 terms and 3 professors.
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