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PHYS 230

Fundamentals of Relativity

Physics

3 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
2.70
Easiness
1.90
Total regs
89

Grade Distribution

Based on all available term-level grade data for this course

Avg GPA
2.70
A
27.3%
24
B
36.4%
32
C
25.0%
22
D
4.5%
4
F
0.0%
0
W
6.8%
6
Visual total
88
Other
1
Total regs
89

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
2.70
Easiness
1.90
Pass rate
93.2%
Using A, B, C, D as passing
Withdrawal rate
6.8%
Based on visible distribution
Most common grade
B
Students counted
88
A through F plus W

PHYS 230 by Professor

Ranked highest to lowest GPA — using A, B, C, D, and F outcomes only

#1
Imbo, Tom David
3.10
RMP
NR
Graded
21
Total regs
24
#2
DeJonghe, Richard Jerome
2.92
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Introduction to the theory of relativity, including special relativity (Lorentz contraction, time dilation, energy-mass equivalence, kinematics and electrodynamics) and general relativity (gravity, black holes). Course Information: Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in MATH 181 ; and Grade of C or better in PHYS 142 ; or Grade of B or better in PHYS 107 or Grade of B or better in PHYS 132 .

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RMP
3.8
Graded
24
Total regs
25
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Professor
Avg GPA
RMP
Graded
Total regs
  • 1
    Imbo, Tom David
    3.10
    NR
    21
    24
  • 2
    DeJonghe, Richard Jerome
    2.92
    3.8
    24
    25
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