PHYS 132Gen EdAnalyzing the Natural World

Physics for Life Sciences II

Physics

4 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring

Avg GPA

2.81

Easiness

2.20

Total regs

2,809

Grade Distribution

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

Avg GPA

2.81

32.0%

891

34.9%

973

23.2%

648

4.6%

127

2.6%

2.7%

A–F + W

2,788

Other outcomes

All registrations

2,809

Quick Insights

Avg GPA

2.81

Easiness

2.20

C or better

92.6%

Among A–F outcomes

D or better

97.3%

Among A–F outcomes

Withdrawal rate

2.7%

Among A–F and W outcomes

Most common grade

Letter grades only

Outcomes counted

2,788

A–F and W outcomes

PHYS 132 by Professor

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

Spille, Jan-Hendrik

3.14

RMP

3.5

10 reviews

Graded

230

Total regs

237

Abu Naser, Enas

2.99

Keep Exploring

Keep exploring

Compare a professor, browse nearby courses, or ask Sparky.

Best professor lead

Spille, Jan-Hendrik

Top GPA signal with 230 grades.

Avg GPA 3.14Open profile →

More from PHYS

PHYS 131

Physics for Life Sciences I

PHYS 141

General Physics I

Decision shortcut

Ask Sparky about this class

Get a quick summary of difficulty, fit, and professor picks.

About This Class

Algebra-based physics and its relationship to the life sciences, including electromagnetism, optical, quantum, and thermal physics, with applications to molecular, cell and human biology. Course Information: Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in PHYS 105 and Grade of C or better in PHYS 106; or Grade of C or better in PHYS 131 . Credit for PHYS 132 is not given if the student has credit for PHYS 107 or PHYS 142 . To be properly registered, student must enroll in one Laboratory, one Discussion/Recitation and one Lecture. UIC GE Natural World Lab course .