PHYS 1101: Introductory Physics I
University of North Carolina, Charlotte
First semester of a two semester algebra-based introductory sequence in physics. Introduction to the fundamental principles of natural phenomena. Topics include: kinematics and dynamics of particles, momentum, work, energy, conservation laws, and mechanics of rigid bodies. Knowledge of basic algebra and trigonometry is needed.
Average GPA: 2.40
Grade distribution records: 10,759 students across 32 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A | 2,502 | 23.3% |
| B | 2,147 | 20.0% |
| C | 2,328 | 21.6% |
| D | 998 | 9.3% |
| F | 1,240 | 11.5% |
| W | 1,211 | 11.3% |
Based on 10,759 student grade records across 32 terms and 8 professors.
Instructors
- Angela Allen 3,408 students, Average GPA 2.56
- Awad Gerges 3,258 students, Average GPA 2.64
- Christopher Gerardy 1,965 students, Average GPA 2.19
- Farida Mohiuddin-Jacobs 1,717 students, Average GPA 1.93
- Aditi Sharma 163 students, Average GPA 1.82
- Menelaos Poutous 114 students, Average GPA 1.00
- Rosario Porras-Aguilar 111 students, Average GPA 2.31
- Irina Nesmelova 23 students, Average GPA 1.91