NUFS 1A: Physical Science of Food
San Jose State University
Introductory course to the physical, chemical and sensory properties of food for students not majoring in the sciences. Basic structure, function and organization of foods, laws of thermodynamics, systems of classification, as well as the interactions of energy and matter. Satisfies GE Area: 5A. Physical Science (Formerly Area B1).
Average GPA: 2.77
Grade distribution records: 1,839 students across 16 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 38 | 2.1% |
| A | 403 | 21.9% |
| A- | 260 | 14.1% |
| B+ | 148 | 8.0% |
| B | 260 | 14.1% |
| B- | 142 | 7.7% |
| C+ | 86 | 4.7% |
| C | 136 | 7.4% |
| C- | 87 | 4.7% |
| D+ | 23 | 1.3% |
| D | 60 | 3.3% |
| D- | 15 | 0.8% |
| F | 181 | 9.8% |
Based on 1,839 student grade records across 16 terms and 8 professors.
Instructors
- Inbar Vanek 716 students, Average GPA 2.51
- Gabriela John Swamy 667 students, Average GPA 3.12
- Mary Bordonaro Hall 150 students, Average GPA 3.05
- Ha Dieu Trang Nguyen 120 students, Average GPA 2.18
- Kasuen Mauldin 89 students, Average GPA 2.95
- Stephanie R Spencer 44 students, Average GPA 2.66
- Cassandra Louise Boyd 39 students, Average GPA 2.09
- Xi Feng 14 students, Average GPA 2.89