Hardest AM classes at UCSC

Ranked by average GPA from official grade distributions. Only courses with at least 100 graded students.

1. AM 11B: Math Methds Econ II Average GPA 2.81, 2,862 students
2. AM 11A: Math Methd for Econ Average GPA 2.90, 1,392 students
3. AM 20: Ord Diff Equations Eng Average GPA 3.00, 2,726 students
4. AM 114: Intro Dynam Systems Average GPA 3.08, 426 students
5. AM 3: Precalculus Average GPA 3.18, 545 students
6. AM 112: Intro to PDEs Average GPA 3.21, 127 students
7. AM 30: SOE Calculus III Average GPA 3.25, 880 students
8. AM 147: Comp Methods & App Average GPA 3.30, 802 students
9. AM 129: Foundtns Sci Comput Average GPA 3.34, 323 students
10. AM 100: Math Methods III Average GPA 3.34, 270 students
11. AM 10: Lin Algebra for Engrs Average GPA 3.35, 4,978 students
12. AM 170A: Math Modeling 1 Average GPA 3.52, 110 students
13. AM 213A: Numerical Linear Alg Average GPA 3.53, 142 students
14. AM 214: Applied Dynamic Sys Average GPA 3.59, 111 students
15. AM 250: Intro High Perf Comp Average GPA 3.61, 118 students
16. AM 170B: Math Model 2 Average GPA 3.77, 100 students

See also: Easiest classes, UCSC course catalog, AM course catalog.