PHYS 8: INTRO MATH METHODS
University of California, Santa Barbara
Single variable functions, derivatives and integrals with applications to k inematics. Taylor series. Introduction to ordinary differential equations a nd Newton's second law as an ODE. Vectors and scalars with physics applicat ions. Dot and cross products. Matrices and determinants. Unit circle and tr igonometric identities. Polar coordinates and kinematics in polar coordinat es.
Average GPA: 3.01
Grade distribution records: 421 students across 6 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 29 | 6.9% |
| A | 82 | 19.5% |
| A- | 72 | 17.1% |
| B+ | 47 | 11.2% |
| B | 52 | 12.4% |
| B- | 37 | 8.8% |
| C+ | 28 | 6.7% |
| C | 14 | 3.3% |
| C- | 28 | 6.7% |
| D+ | 1 | 0.2% |
| D | 2 | 0.5% |
| D- | 4 | 1.0% |
| F | 25 | 5.9% |
Based on 421 student grade records across 6 terms and 1 professor.
Instructors
- Bibilashvili 421 students, Average GPA 3.01