ECE 9: Statics & Dynamics
University of California, Santa Cruz
Theory and application of statics and mechanics of materials for mechanical and biomechanical systems. Covers statics of particles; equilibrium of rigid bodies; free-body diagrams; analysis of structure; friction; concepts of stress and strain; axial loading; torsion and bending; and failure criteria. (Formerly Introduction to Statics, Dynamics, and Biomechanics.)
Average GPA: 3.43
Grade distribution records: 562 students across 8 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 36 | 6.4% |
| A | 178 | 31.7% |
| A- | 103 | 18.3% |
| B+ | 63 | 11.2% |
| B | 78 | 13.9% |
| B- | 40 | 7.1% |
| C+ | 29 | 5.2% |
| C | 17 | 3.0% |
| C- | 1 | 0.2% |
| D | 6 | 1.1% |
| F | 2 | 0.4% |
| P | 1 | 0.2% |
| NP | 6 | 1.1% |
| W | 2 | 0.4% |
Based on 562 student grade records across 8 terms and 4 professors.
Instructors
- Alexey Alexander Munishkin 180 students, Average GPA 3.43
- Mircea S. v. Teodorescu 158 students, Average GPA 3.38
- Michael Wehner 151 students, Average GPA 3.48
- Maxwell James Dunne 73 students, Average GPA 3.42