PHYS 119A: THERMO & STAT PHYS
University of California, Santa Barbara
Principles of statistical physics, entropy, large numbers, thermodynamic pr inciples, microcanonical ensemble, ideal gas, free energy, chemical potenti al, selected applications. Canonical ensemble, if time permits.
Average GPA: 3.00
Grade distribution records: 2,038 students across 27 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 171 | 8.4% |
| A | 378 | 18.5% |
| A- | 248 | 12.2% |
| B+ | 243 | 11.9% |
| B | 258 | 12.7% |
| B- | 184 | 9.0% |
| C+ | 159 | 7.8% |
| C | 146 | 7.2% |
| C- | 117 | 5.7% |
| D+ | 27 | 1.3% |
| D | 35 | 1.7% |
| D- | 13 | 0.6% |
| F | 59 | 2.9% |
Based on 2,038 student grade records across 27 terms and 13 professors.
Instructors
- Bibilashvili 598 students, Average GPA 3.09
- Pincus P A 367 students, Average GPA 2.64
- Shea J 191 students, Average GPA 2.90
- Zee A 186 students, Average GPA 3.39
- Weld D M 180 students, Average GPA 3.02
- Fygenson D K 151 students, Average GPA 3.16
- Shraiman B I 95 students, Average GPA 3.37
- Gwinn C 77 students, Average GPA 3.06
- Youngblood Bj 64 students, Average GPA 2.88
- Cislo D J 46 students, Average GPA 2.82
- Dogic Z 41 students, Average GPA 2.60
- Tanlimco J L 29 students, Average GPA 2.95
- Strampelli G 13 students, Average GPA 3.11