PHYS 260

Introduction to Thermal Physics

Physics

2 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring

Avg GPA

2.80

Easiness

2.20

Total regs

843

Grade Distribution

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

Avg GPA

2.80

25.8%

216

40.5%

339

26.6%

223

4.4%

0.8%

1.8%

Visual total

837

Other

Total regs

843

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Avg GPA

2.80

Easiness

2.20

Pass rate

97.4%

Using A, B, C, D as passing

Withdrawal rate

1.8%

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Most common grade

Students counted

837

A through F plus W

PHYS 260 by Professor

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

Evdokimov, Olga

2.97

RMP

3.4

Graded

126

Total regs

127

Schlossman, Mark L

2.81

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About This Class

Calculus-based introduction to thermal physics. The first and second laws of thermodynamics, entropy, free energy, statistical physics, and their applications. Course Information: Extensive computer use required. Computer and internet access are required. This course does not satisfy the requirements for BA and BS degrees in physics. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in PHYS 141 or Grade of C or better in PHYS 131 ; and Grade of C or better in MATH 180 or Grade of C or better in MATH 170 . Class Schedule Information: To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Lecture and one Discussion.