Hardest EW classes at USNA

Ranked by average GPA from official grade distributions. Only courses with at least 100 graded students.

1. EW 305: Linear Control Engineering Average GPA 2.90, 178 students
2. EW 301: System Modeling and Simulation Average GPA 3.02, 233 students
3. EW 300: Naval Weapon Systems Average GPA 3.20, 3,084 students
4. EW 200: Intro to Programming & Design Average GPA 3.34, 234 students
5. EW 410: Intro to Control Engineering Average GPA 3.35, 354 students
6. EW 202: Principles of Mechatronics Average GPA 3.36, 215 students
7. EW 306: Advanced Control Engineering Average GPA 3.37, 184 students
8. EW 450: Introduction to Robotic Systems Average GPA 3.52, 161 students
9. EW 453: Intro to Computer Vision Average GPA 3.57, 103 students
10. EW 370: Autonomy & Control in Naval Weapon Systems Average GPA 3.61, 2,344 students
11. EW 309: Guided Design Experience Average GPA 3.64, 207 students
12. EW 401: Engineering Design Methods Average GPA 3.76, 159 students
13. EW 404: Robotics & Control Engr Design Average GPA 3.88, 160 students

See also: Easiest classes, USNA course catalog, EW course catalog.