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

GradeStudentsPercent
A+4338.3%
A79115.1%
A-3857.4%
B+4378.4%
B91217.5%
B-3727.1%
C+4178.0%
C71913.8%
C-1693.2%
D+1342.6%
D2394.6%
D-651.2%
F1492.9%

Based on 5,222 student grade records across 17 terms and 11 professors.

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