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PHYS 441

Theoretical Mechanics

Physics

4 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
2.16
Easiness
1.00
Total regs
104

Grade Distribution

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

Avg GPA
2.16
A
31.0%
27
B
29.9%
26
C
18.4%
16
D
8.0%
7
F
5.7%
5
W
6.9%
6
A–F + W
87
Other outcomes
17
All registrations
104

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
2.16
Easiness
1.00
C or better
85.2%
Among A–F outcomes
D or better
93.8%
Among A–F outcomes
Withdrawal rate
6.9%
Among A–F and W outcomes
Most common grade
A
Letter grades only
Outcomes counted
87
A–F and W outcomes

PHYS 441 by Professor

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

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Barkan, Adrian
2.57
RMP
4.5
80 reviews
Graded
42
Total regs
46
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Review of Newtonian mechanics, variational calculus, Lagrangian mechanics, central force problems, non-inertial frames, rigid body motion, coupled oscillators, non-linear mechanics, Hamiltonian mechanics, and numerical examples. Course Information: Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in PHYS 215 and Grade of C or better or concurrent registration in PHYS 245 ; or approval of the department.

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Barkan, Adrian
2.57
4.5 (80)
42
46