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POLS 101Gen EdUnderstanding the Individual and Society

Intro to American Government

Political Science

3 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
2.78
Easiness
2.10
Total regs
1,923

Grade Distribution

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

Avg GPA
2.78
A
43.1%
821
B
26.1%
497
C
12.3%
234
D
5.6%
106
F
6.0%
115
W
7.0%
133
A–F + W
1,906
Other outcomes
17
All registrations
1,923

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
2.78
Easiness
2.10
C or better
87.5%
Among A–F outcomes
D or better
93.5%
Among A–F outcomes
Withdrawal rate
7.0%
Among A–F and W outcomes
Most common grade
A
Letter grades only
Outcomes counted
1,906
A–F and W outcomes

POLS 101 by Professor

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

#1
Filindra, Alexandra
3.36
RMP
3.8
4 reviews
Graded
185
Total regs
203
#2
McKenzie, Evan C
3.09
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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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Methodology
RMP
3.8
69 reviews
Graded
374
Total regs
390
#3
Alexander, S Alba
2.89
RMP
2.9
19 reviews
Graded
189
Total regs
195
#4
Bruhl, Robert H
2.65
RMP
4.0
119 reviews
Graded
175
Total regs
198
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Professor
Avg GPA
Student rating
Graded
Total regs
  • 1
    Filindra, Alexandra
    3.36
    3.8 (4)
    185
    203
  • 2
    McKenzie, Evan C
    3.09
    3.8 (69)
    374
    390
  • 3
    Alexander, S Alba
    2.89
    2.9 (19)
    189
    195
  • 4
    Bruhl, Robert H
    2.65
    4.0 (119)
    175
    198
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