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POLS 101Gen EdUnderstanding the Individual and Society

Introduction to American Government and Politics ( required for Understanding U.S. Society General Education category )

Political Science

3 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
2.76
Easiness
2.10
Total regs
1,665

Grade Distribution

Based on all available term-level grade data for this course

Avg GPA
2.76
A
42.5%
700
B
26.2%
432
C
12.1%
200
D
5.9%
98
F
6.1%
100
W
7.2%
118
Visual total
1,648
Other
17
Total regs
1,665

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
2.76
Easiness
2.10
Pass rate
86.8%
Using A, B, C, D as passing
Withdrawal rate
7.2%
Based on visible distribution
Most common grade
A
Students counted
1,648
A through F plus W

POLS 101 by Professor

Ranked highest to lowest GPA — using A, B, C, D, and F outcomes only

#1
Filindra, Alexandra
3.70
RMP
3.8
Graded
37
Total regs
42
#2
Grad Asst
3.38
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Introduction to American political ideas, individual and group political behavior, institutions of national government, and public policy. Course Information: May be taught in blended learning format. Please check the online schedule of classes for blended sections. Class Schedule Information: To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Discussion/Recitation and one Lecture-Discussion. IAI GECC Soc/Behav Sci course, and UIC GE Individual and Society course, and UIC GE US Society course .

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RMP
NR
Graded
113
Total regs
116
#3
McKenzie, Evan C
3.09
RMP
3.8
Graded
374
Total regs
390
#4
Alexander, S Alba
3.09
RMP
2.9
Graded
115
Total regs
120
#5
Bruhl, Robert H
2.65
RMP
4.0
Graded
175
Total regs
198
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Professor
Avg GPA
RMP
Graded
Total regs
  • 1
    Filindra, Alexandra
    3.70
    3.8
    37
    42
  • 2
    Grad Asst
    3.38
    NR
    113
    116
  • 3
    McKenzie, Evan C
    3.09
    3.8
    374
    390
  • 4
    Alexander, S Alba
    3.09
    2.9
    115
    120
  • 5
    Bruhl, Robert H
    2.65
    4.0
    175
    198
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