PHYS 182: Sci Comm Physics
University of California, Santa Cruz
Develops the writing skills necessary to prepare professional publications: how to structure a physics article; write for a specific audience with clarity, precision, and concision; and deliver a short informal presentation. Additionally, students become familiar with the peer review process and the ethics of the publication process.
Average GPA: 3.42
Grade distribution records: 334 students across 16 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 20 | 6.0% |
| A | 129 | 38.6% |
| A- | 50 | 15.0% |
| B+ | 46 | 13.8% |
| B | 35 | 10.5% |
| B- | 10 | 3.0% |
| C+ | 2 | 0.6% |
| C | 7 | 2.1% |
| C- | 1 | 0.3% |
| D | 1 | 0.3% |
| F | 17 | 5.1% |
| NP | 5 | 1.5% |
| W | 6 | 1.8% |
Based on 334 student grade records across 16 terms and 8 professors.
Instructors
- Aiming Yan 101 students, Average GPA 3.35
- Terry L Terhaar 92 students, Average GPA 3.73
- Matthew K Gignac 37 students, Average GPA 3.12
- Alexander Sher 24 students, Average GPA 3.26
- Joy Anna Hagen 24 students, Average GPA 3.91
- Tesla Erin Jeltema 23 students, Average GPA 2.71
- David M Smith 17 students, Average GPA 3.34
- Nia Imara 16 students, Average GPA 3.25