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PHYS 131Gen EdAnalyzing the Natural World

Physics for Life Sciences I

Physics

4 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
2.58
Easiness
1.70
Total regs
3,767

Grade Distribution

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

Avg GPA
2.58
A
27.9%
1046
B
29.1%
1092
C
27.4%
1027
D
5.8%
219
F
2.4%
89
W
7.5%
281
A–F + W
3,754
Other outcomes
13
All registrations
3,767

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
2.58
Easiness
1.70
C or better
91.1%
Among A–F outcomes
D or better
97.4%
Among A–F outcomes
Withdrawal rate
7.5%
Among A–F and W outcomes
Most common grade
B
Letter grades only
Outcomes counted
3,754
A–F and W outcomes

PHYS 131 by Professor

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

#1
Abu Naser, Enas
2.94
RMP
3.3
17 reviews
Graded
62
Total regs
66
#2
DeJonghe, Richard Jerome
2.90
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Algebra-based physics and its relationship to the life sciences, including mechanics, waves, diffusion and fluids with applications to molecular, cell and human biology. Course Information: Prerequisite(s): High school algebra and trigonometry. Credit for PHYS 131 is not given if the student has credit for PHYS 105 or PHYS 141 . To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Laboratory, one Lecture and one Discussion/Recitation. UIC GE Natural World Lab course .

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Methodology
RMP
3.8
46 reviews
Graded
633
Total regs
687
#3
Iordanova, Aneta Ivanova
2.80
RMP
3.4
14 reviews
Graded
568
Total regs
608
#4
Unwin, James
2.76
RMP
2.7
9 reviews
Graded
231
Total regs
239
#5
Ugalde, Claudio
2.74
RMP
2.7
61 reviews
Graded
274
Total regs
300
#6
Espinoza, Randall
2.70
RMP
3.5
65 reviews
Graded
107
Total regs
117
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Professor
Avg GPA
Student rating
Graded
Total regs
  • 1
    Abu Naser, Enas
    2.94
    3.3 (17)
    62
    66
  • 2
    DeJonghe, Richard Jerome
    2.90
    3.8 (46)
    633
    687
  • 3
    Iordanova, Aneta Ivanova
    2.80
    3.4 (14)
    568
    608
  • 4
    Unwin, James
    2.76
    2.7 (9)
    231
    239
  • 5
    Ugalde, Claudio
    2.74
    2.7 (61)
    274
    300
  • 6
    Espinoza, Randall
    2.70
    3.5 (65)
    107
    117
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