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PHYS 411

Quantum Mechanics I

Physics

4 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
3.01
Easiness
2.70
Total regs
90

Grade Distribution

Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · Percentages use A–F and W outcomes

Avg GPA
3.01
A
44.9%
40
B
27.0%
24
C
19.1%
17
D
5.6%
5
F
1.1%
1
W
2.2%
2
A–F + W
89
Other outcomes
1
All registrations
90

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
3.01
Easiness
2.70
C or better
93.1%
Among A–F outcomes
D or better
98.9%
Among A–F outcomes
Withdrawal rate
2.2%
Among A–F and W outcomes
Most common grade
A
Letter grades only
Outcomes counted
89
A–F and W outcomes

PHYS 411 by Professor

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

#1
Grein, Christoph Hermann
3.23
RMP
3.8
9 reviews
Graded
22
Total regs
23
#2
Schroeder, Walter Andreas
3.00
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Wave particle duality; wave functions; matrix representation; operators and observables; 1-D potentials; harmonic oscillator; eigenvalues and eigenfunctions; time-independent perturbation theory; approximation methods; 3-D Schroedinger’s equation. Course Information: Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in PHYS 215 and Grade of C or better in PHYS 240 and Grade of C or better in PHYS 245 ; or approval of the department. Recommended background: MATH 220 .

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Methodology
RMP
3.1
14 reviews
Graded
24
Total regs
25
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Professor
Avg GPA
Student rating
Graded
Total regs
  • 1
    Grein, Christoph Hermann
    3.23
    3.8 (9)
    22
    23
  • 2
    Schroeder, Walter Andreas
    3.00
    3.1 (14)
    24
    25
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