PHYS 49: Introduction to Physics
San Jose State University
A preparatory course in physics for science and engineering majors, emphasizing significant figures, unit conversions, vectors, quantitative reasoning. Introduction to Newton's Laws and conservation laws. The relevance of physics to science and engineering careers. prerequisites: Math 19 or pre-calc placement test
Average GPA: 2.22
Grade distribution records: 499 students across 13 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 34 | 6.8% |
| A | 53 | 10.6% |
| A- | 32 | 6.4% |
| B+ | 25 | 5.0% |
| B | 61 | 12.2% |
| B- | 30 | 6.0% |
| C+ | 29 | 5.8% |
| C | 49 | 9.8% |
| C- | 27 | 5.4% |
| D+ | 17 | 3.4% |
| D | 55 | 11.0% |
| D- | 13 | 2.6% |
| F | 74 | 14.8% |
Based on 499 student grade records across 13 terms and 3 professors.
Instructors
- Olenka Hubickyj 392 students, Average GPA 2.06
- Elaheh Sigari 84 students, Average GPA 2.67
- Brianne N Gutmann 23 students, Average GPA 3.35