PHYS 105A: Advanced Mechanics I
San Jose State University
Dynamics of particles, Newtons laws, Lagranges and Hamiltons equations, conservation laws, symmetry and the laws of physics, oscillations, central-force motion, and non-inertial reference frames. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 52, MATH 33A, each with grade of "C-" or better.
Average GPA: 2.84
Grade distribution records: 148 students across 10 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 11 | 7.4% |
| A | 30 | 20.3% |
| A- | 13 | 8.8% |
| B+ | 15 | 10.1% |
| B | 24 | 16.2% |
| B- | 7 | 4.7% |
| C+ | 6 | 4.1% |
| C | 14 | 9.5% |
| C- | 5 | 3.4% |
| D+ | 8 | 5.4% |
| D | 4 | 2.7% |
| D- | 5 | 3.4% |
| F | 6 | 4.1% |
Based on 148 student grade records across 10 terms and 5 professors.
Instructors
- Neil A Switz 80 students, Average GPA 2.52
- Alejandro L Garcia 26 students, Average GPA 3.65
- Thomas I Madura 20 students, Average GPA 2.80
- Patrick J Hamill 12 students, Average GPA 3.23
- Monika E Kress 10 students, Average GPA 2.94