PHYS 1130: Intro to Astronomy
University of North Carolina, Charlotte
Introduction to space science, including the historical beginnings of astronomy; motions of celestial bodies; the solar system; optical and radio astronomy; structure and evolution of stars; galaxies; and cosmology.
Average GPA: 3.13
Grade distribution records: 2,627 students across 21 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A | 1,171 | 44.6% |
| B | 784 | 29.8% |
| C | 337 | 12.8% |
| D | 90 | 3.4% |
| F | 110 | 4.2% |
| W | 88 | 3.3% |
Based on 2,627 student grade records across 21 terms and 4 professors.
Instructors
- Christopher Gerardy 1,362 students, Average GPA 3.01
- Rosario Porras-Aguilar 1,090 students, Average GPA 3.30
- Richard Dudley 94 students, Average GPA 3.42
- Aditi Sharma 81 students, Average GPA 2.53