MATE 115: Structure/Properties of Solids
San Jose State University
Bonding and crystal structure; the space lattice and unit cell calculations; crystalline anisotropy; point, line and surface defects; phase equilibria and interpretation of phase diagrams; thermal activation and the vacancy mechanism of mass transport in solids. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 51, MATH 33A, CHEM 1B, and MATE 25, all with a grade of "C-" or better. Corequisite(s): ENGR 10.
Average GPA: 3.10
Grade distribution records: 339 students across 16 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 22 | 6.5% |
| A | 110 | 32.4% |
| A- | 22 | 6.5% |
| B+ | 29 | 8.6% |
| B | 50 | 14.7% |
| B- | 33 | 9.7% |
| C+ | 8 | 2.4% |
| C | 32 | 9.4% |
| C- | 10 | 2.9% |
| D | 8 | 2.4% |
| F | 15 | 4.4% |
Based on 339 student grade records across 16 terms and 5 professors.
Instructors
- Ozgur Keles 198 students, Average GPA 3.16
- Daniel Allen Chafey 53 students, Average GPA 2.97
- Santosh Kc 42 students, Average GPA 3.58
- Tony Pan 33 students, Average GPA 2.72
- Maryam Pirmoradi 13 students, Average GPA 2.23