PHYS 6B: Intro Physics II
University of California, Santa Cruz
A continuation of PHYS 6A. Geometric optics; statics and dynamics of fluids; introduction to thermodynamics, including temperature, heat, thermal conductivity, and molecular motion; wave motion in matter, including sound waves.
Average GPA: 3.27
Grade distribution records: 4,096 students across 18 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 371 | 9.1% |
| A | 1,116 | 27.2% |
| A- | 485 | 11.8% |
| B+ | 519 | 12.7% |
| B | 526 | 12.8% |
| B- | 260 | 6.3% |
| C+ | 214 | 5.2% |
| C | 245 | 6.0% |
| C- | 25 | 0.6% |
| D+ | 9 | 0.2% |
| D | 46 | 1.1% |
| D- | 2 | 0.0% |
| F | 103 | 2.5% |
| P | 85 | 2.1% |
| NP | 40 | 1.0% |
| S | 1 | 0.0% |
| W | 48 | 1.2% |
Based on 4,096 student grade records across 18 terms and 7 professors.
Instructors
- Eliina Sylvi Karyndinha 1,322 students, Average GPA 3.61
- Barun Dhar 1,250 students, Average GPA 2.90
- Jairo Velasco Jr 414 students, Average GPA 3.10
- Paul Sukhpal Sanghera 378 students, Average GPA 3.56
- Amy K Furniss 326 students, Average GPA 3.45
- Colin G West 208 students, Average GPA 3.22
- Jason A Nielsen 198 students, Average GPA 2.67