Hardest PHYS classes at SJSU

Ranked by average GPA from official grade distributions. Only courses with at least 100 graded students.

1. PHYS 49: Introduction to Physics Average GPA 2.22, 499 students
2. PHYS 110A: Electricity and Magnetism I Average GPA 2.76, 118 students
3. PHYS 50: General Physics I: Mechanics Average GPA 2.80, 5,222 students
4. PHYS 105A: Advanced Mechanics I Average GPA 2.84, 148 students
5. PHYS 1: Elementary Physics Average GPA 2.85, 1,278 students
6. PHYS 160: Thermodyn Stat Phy Average GPA 2.89, 140 students
7. PHYS 51: General Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism Average GPA 2.95, 4,820 students
8. PHYS 2B: Fundamentals of Physics Average GPA 2.95, 4,100 students
9. PHYS 23: Animation Physics Average GPA 3.10, 608 students
10. PHYS 122: Modern Physics Average GPA 3.11, 132 students
11. PHYS 52: General Physics III: Waves, Light, Heat Average GPA 3.25, 2,124 students
12. PHYS 2A: Fundamentals of Physics Average GPA 3.32, 4,673 students
13. PHYS 130: Math Methods Average GPA 3.43, 119 students
14. PHYS 20: Invitation to Physics and Astronomy Average GPA 3.59, 125 students
15. PHYS 100W: Research Methods Average GPA 3.75, 144 students

See also: Easiest classes, SJSU course catalog, PHYS course catalog.