PHYS 51: General Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism
San Jose State University
A calculus-based introduction to electricity and magnetism, covering electric charges, electric and magnetic fields, dc and ac circuits, and electromagnetic waves. Lecture 3 hours/lab 3 hours. Satisfies GE Area: 5A and 5C. Physical Science and Laboratory (Formerly Area B1 and B3). Prerequisite(s): PHYS 50 and MATH 31, both with grades of "C-" or better. Allowed declared majors: College of Science or Engineering majors only.
Average GPA: 2.95
Grade distribution records: 4,820 students across 17 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 237 | 4.9% |
| A | 929 | 19.3% |
| A- | 517 | 10.7% |
| B+ | 492 | 10.2% |
| B | 867 | 18.0% |
| B- | 472 | 9.8% |
| C+ | 328 | 6.8% |
| C | 447 | 9.3% |
| C- | 144 | 3.0% |
| D+ | 97 | 2.0% |
| D | 120 | 2.5% |
| D- | 34 | 0.7% |
| F | 136 | 2.8% |
Based on 4,820 student grade records across 17 terms and 17 professors.
Instructors
- Farzad Taiedi 924 students, Average GPA 3.09
- Olenka Hubickyj 728 students, Average GPA 2.39
- Zairac Smith 607 students, Average GPA 3.49
- Ignacio Mosqueira 484 students, Average GPA 3.18
- Peter T Beyersdorf 422 students, Average GPA 3.05
- Gina M Quan 263 students, Average GPA 3.45
- Kenneth B Wharton 227 students, Average GPA 2.50
- Ranko Heindl 161 students, Average GPA 2.52
- Athanasios Hatzikoutelis 160 students, Average GPA 2.80
- Daniel F Barringer 138 students, Average GPA 2.62
- Neil A Switz 138 students, Average GPA 2.43
- Ramendra D Bahuguna 138 students, Average GPA 2.66
- Hilary Mayer Hurst 133 students, Average GPA 3.26
- Daniel M Olson 104 students, Average GPA 3.18
- Rengachary Parthasarathy 98 students, Average GPA 2.75
- Richard R Craig 51 students, Average GPA 2.95
- Paul Francis Houck 44 students, Average GPA 2.82