PHYS 50: General Physics I: Mechanics
San Jose State University
A calculus-based treatment of particle kinematics and dynamics, work, energy, momentum, rotational motion, equilibrium, and simple harmonic motion. Lecture 3 hours/lab 3 hours. Satisfies GE Area: 5A and 5C. Physical Science and Laboratory (Formerly Area B1 and B3). Prerequisite(s): Writing Enrollment Category I / II / III or GE Area A2 completed (grade of C- or better) or ENGL 1AF (grade of CR); AND, 3 or better on AP Calculus Test, or C- or better in MATH 30/30P/30PL/30X. Allowed declared majors: College of Science or Engineering.
Average GPA: 2.80
Grade distribution records: 5,222 students across 17 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 433 | 8.3% |
| A | 791 | 15.1% |
| A- | 385 | 7.4% |
| B+ | 437 | 8.4% |
| B | 912 | 17.5% |
| B- | 372 | 7.1% |
| C+ | 417 | 8.0% |
| C | 719 | 13.8% |
| C- | 169 | 3.2% |
| D+ | 134 | 2.6% |
| D | 239 | 4.6% |
| D- | 65 | 1.2% |
| F | 149 | 2.9% |
Based on 5,222 student grade records across 17 terms and 11 professors.
Instructors
- Elaheh Sigari 1,743 students, Average GPA 2.78
- Nargis Adham 907 students, Average GPA 2.69
- Peter T Beyersdorf 629 students, Average GPA 2.60
- Gina M Quan 446 students, Average GPA 2.97
- Alejandro L Garcia 439 students, Average GPA 3.05
- Ranko Heindl 406 students, Average GPA 3.22
- Farzad Taiedi 318 students, Average GPA 2.71
- Paul Francis Houck 195 students, Average GPA 2.76
- Azadeh Shahid-Faylienejad 47 students, Average GPA 3.24
- Daniel F Barringer 47 students, Average GPA 2.20
- Micah S Johnson 45 students, Average GPA 2.00