PHY 2053: College Physics I Studio
University of Central Florida
This course is the first in a two-part series intended for non-physics majors, offering an algebra and trigonometry approach to topics such as kinematics, dynamics, energy, momentum, rotational motion, fluid dynamics, oscillatory motion, and waves. The course fosters analytical and critical thinking skills to promote a scientific understanding of the real world. Student Learning Outcomes: Students will solve analytical problems describing different types of motion, including translational, rotational, and simple harmonic motion using algebra and trigonometry. Students will apply newton's laws, and conservation laws by using algebra and trigonometry to solve analytical problems of mechanics. Students will identify and analyze relevant information presented in various formats such as graphs, tables, diagrams, and/or mathematical formulations. Students will solve real world problems using critical thinking skills and knowledge developed from this course.
Average GPA: 3.28
Grade distribution records: 27,549 students across 24 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A | 13,129 | 47.7% |
| A- | 620 | 2.3% |
| B+ | 822 | 3.0% |
| B | 6,135 | 22.3% |
| B- | 678 | 2.5% |
| C+ | 416 | 1.5% |
| C | 3,319 | 12.0% |
| C- | 56 | 0.2% |
| D+ | 11 | 0.0% |
| D | 519 | 1.9% |
| D- | 4 | 0.0% |
| F | 521 | 1.9% |
| S | 100 | 0.4% |
| U | 31 | 0.1% |
| W | 1,183 | 4.3% |
Based on 27,549 student grade records across 24 terms and 21 professors.
Instructors
- Constance Marie Doty 4,740 students, Average GPA 3.60
- Thomas Brueckner 1,419 students, Average GPA 3.38
- Justin Alexander Reyes 1,350 students, Average GPA 3.86
- Archana H Dubey 1,271 students, Average GPA 2.68
- William Edward Kaden 928 students, Average GPA 2.97
- Ivan Padron 889 students, Average GPA 3.01
- Pablo Cencillo 637 students, Average GPA 3.22
- Saad Mehmood 547 students, Average GPA 3.23
- Abrar Hossain Quadery 518 students, Average GPA 2.97
- Adam Lamee 467 students, Average GPA 3.84
- Westley David James 455 students, Average GPA 3.66
- Chris Velissaris 427 students, Average GPA 3.25
- Abdelkader Kara 423 students, Average GPA 3.05
- Bo Chen 324 students, Average GPA 2.71
- Christopher Lorscher 305 students, Average GPA 3.40
- Nagendra Prasad Dhakal 305 students, Average GPA 3.35
- Duy Le 290 students, Average GPA 3.37
- James Cooney 290 students, Average GPA 2.69
- Wafaa Khattou 232 students, Average GPA 3.35
- Tong Wan 205 students, Average GPA 3.07
- Alfons F Schulte 37 students, Average GPA 3.78