PHYS 4700
PHYSElectricity and Magnetism
20 sections · 418 total students
Avg GPA3.16+0.15 vs dept avg (3.00)
DWF rate12.2%Dept avg: 16.9%
In person90%of sections
Online0%of sections
In person 90%+Online 0%+Other / hybrid 10%= 100%
Grade distribution
Aggregated across all 20 sections · 418 students
Expected grade distribution
Predicted based on historical data · weighted toward recent semesters
Based on 20 sections and 418 students through Fall 2025, students in this course most commonly earn a B with a predicted average GPA of 3.14.
Low confidencein person:GPA 3.15·18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | — | 27 | 3.12 | 7.4% | in person |
| Fall 2024 | — | 19 | 3.06 | 10.5% | in person |
| Fall 2023 | — | 25 | 3.00 | 0.0% | in person |
| Fall 2022 | — | 26 | 3.32 | 3.9% | in person |
| Fall 2021 | — | 23 | 3.38 | 13.0% | in person |
| Fall 2020 | — | 30 | 3.04 | 13.3% | unknown |
| Fall 2019 | — | 19 | 3.16 | 5.3% | in person |
| Fall 2018 | — | 26 | 3.36 | 7.7% | in person |
| Fall 2017 | — | 26 | 3.38 | 7.7% | in person |
| Fall 2016 | — | 23 | 3.36 | 0.0% | in person |
| Fall 2015 | — | 41 | 2.87 | 9.8% | in person |
| Fall 2014 | — | 14 | 3.00 | 21.4% | in person |
| Fall 2013 | — | 27 | 3.27 | 14.8% | in person |
| Fall 2012 | — | 24 | 3.13 | 8.3% | in person |
| Fall 2011 | — | 14 | 3.00 | 21.4% | in person |
| Fall 2010 | — | 12 | 3.30 | 8.3% | in person |
| Fall 2009 | — | 11 | 2.90 | 18.2% | in person |
| Fall 2007 | — | 13 | 3.11 | 38.5% | in person |
| Fall 2006 | — | 8 | 3.50 | 25.0% | in person |
| Fall 2005 | — | 10 | 2.89 | 10.0% | unknown |
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