PHYS 260

Intro Thermal Physics

Physics

2 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring

Avg GPA

2.90

Easiness

2.40

Total regs

1,018

Grade Distribution

Spring 2022–Spring 2026 · Percentages use A–F and W outcomes

Avg GPA

2.90

30.4%

308

39.2%

397

24.2%

245

3.7%

0.7%

1.8%

A–F + W

1,012

Other outcomes

All registrations

1,018

Quick Insights

Avg GPA

2.90

Easiness

2.40

C or better

95.6%

Among A–F outcomes

D or better

99.3%

Among A–F outcomes

Withdrawal rate

1.8%

Among A–F and W outcomes

Most common grade

Letter grades only

Outcomes counted

1,012

A–F and W outcomes

PHYS 260 by Professor

Ranked by historical GPA for 2024SP–2026SP · A–F outcomes only · minimum 20 graded outcomes

Evdokimov, Olga

3.22

RMP

3.4

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Graded

298

Total regs

302

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.