PHY 2020: Concepts of Physics
University of Central Florida
This course offers a comprehensive survey of physics, covering a wide range of topics including motion, newton's laws, energy, sound, heat, electricity, magnetism, and optics. Emphasizing a conceptual understanding of physics, the course integrates critical thinking skills and real-world applications. Student Learning Outcomes: Students will critically evaluate everyday phenomena using the scientific method. Students will explain the basis of physical principles (such as conservation laws) and how they apply to everyday phenomena. Students will interpret information conveyed in diagrams and graphs. Students will perform simple calculations relevant to real world problems.
Average GPA: 3.03
Grade distribution records: 637 students across 8 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A | 198 | 31.1% |
| A- | 38 | 6.0% |
| B+ | 27 | 4.2% |
| B | 195 | 30.6% |
| B- | 9 | 1.4% |
| C+ | 7 | 1.1% |
| C | 92 | 14.4% |
| C- | 10 | 1.6% |
| D+ | 4 | 0.6% |
| D | 7 | 1.1% |
| D- | 1 | 0.2% |
| F | 26 | 4.1% |
| W | 23 | 3.6% |
Based on 637 student grade records across 8 terms and 2 professors.
Instructors
- Jacquelyn June Chini 550 students, Average GPA 3.01
- Constance Marie Doty 87 students, Average GPA 3.13