PHYS 3850
PHYSStatistical and Thermal Physics
19 sections · 447 total students
Avg GPA3.18+0.18 vs dept avg (3.00)
DWF rate9.8%Dept avg: 16.9%
In person95%of sections
Online0%of sections
In person 95%+Online 0%+Other / hybrid 5%= 100%
Grade distribution
Aggregated across all 19 sections · 447 students
Expected grade distribution
Predicted based on historical data · weighted toward recent semesters
Based on 19 sections and 447 students through Spring 2026, students in this course most commonly earn a A with a predicted average GPA of 3.31.
Low confidencein person:GPA 3.31·18 sections
Predictions are computed using exponentially-weighted historical data, giving more weight to recent semesters. This is not a guarantee of your personal grade outcome.
GPA trend over time
Average GPA per semester · dashed line = department average
Recent sections
| Term | Instructor | Students | Avg GPA | DWF % | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | — | 25 | 3.36 | 4.0% | in person |
| Spring 2025 | — | 30 | 3.55 | 3.3% | in person |
| Spring 2024 | — | 20 | 2.61 | 25.0% | in person |
| Spring 2023 | — | 27 | 3.38 | 3.7% | in person |
| Spring 2022 | — | 27 | 3.26 | 11.1% | in person |
| Spring 2021 | — | 22 | 3.29 | 13.6% | unknown |
| Spring 2020 | — | 38 | 3.21 | 7.9% | in person |
| Spring 2019 | — | 24 | 3.04 | 8.3% | in person |
| Spring 2018 | — | 37 | 3.09 | 10.8% | in person |
| Spring 2017 | — | 22 | 2.95 | 9.1% | in person |
| Spring 2016 | — | 28 | 3.48 | 3.6% | in person |
| Spring 2015 | — | 34 | 3.06 | 8.8% | in person |
| Spring 2014 | — | 22 | 2.91 | 13.6% | in person |
| Spring 2013 | — | 33 | 3.36 | 6.1% | in person |
| Spring 2012 | — | 16 | 3.00 | 6.3% | in person |
| Spring 2011 | — | 12 | 2.92 | 0.0% | in person |
| Fall 2008 | — | 11 | 3.11 | 9.1% | in person |
| Fall 2007 | — | 9 | 3.57 | 11.1% | in person |
| Fall 2006 | — | 10 | 2.78 | 30.0% | in person |
Data from official GSU grade distribution records · 2005–2026 · Aggregate only — no individual student records. GPA uses a 4.30 scale. DWF rate = % of students with D, WF, or F. Learn more