PHIL 9: Mathematics and Logic for General Education
San Jose State University
A survey of basic concepts and methods, focusing on logic, computation, sets, numbers, geometry and probability. Emphasis will be placed on using these concepts in daily life and in coping with public issues. Satisfies GE Area: 2. Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning (Formerly Area B4). Prerequisite(s): Math Enrollment Category I/II, or post baccalaureate or graduate; or Math Enrollment Category III/IV with corequisite PHIL 9W. Note: These prerequisites do not apply to students that have completed a GE Area 2. Corequisite(s): PHIL 9W required as a corequisite for Math Enrollment Categories M-III and M-IV; and recommended for Enrollment Category M-II. Note(s): A grade of C- (1.7) or better is required to satisfy GE Area 2.
Average GPA: 2.57
Grade distribution records: 814 students across 15 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 76 | 9.3% |
| A | 154 | 18.9% |
| A- | 64 | 7.9% |
| B+ | 46 | 5.7% |
| B | 90 | 11.1% |
| B- | 61 | 7.5% |
| C+ | 45 | 5.5% |
| C | 80 | 9.8% |
| C- | 31 | 3.8% |
| D+ | 4 | 0.5% |
| D | 22 | 2.7% |
| D- | 4 | 0.5% |
| F | 137 | 16.8% |
Based on 814 student grade records across 15 terms and 5 professors.
Instructors
- Noah Joseph Friedman-Biglin 385 students, Average GPA 2.53
- Casey Brett Smith 173 students, Average GPA 1.87
- Andrew C Delunas 172 students, Average GPA 3.24
- Kyle Joseph Yrigoyen 47 students, Average GPA 3.16
- Anand J Vaidya 37 students, Average GPA 2.38