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POLS 120Gen EdUnderstanding the Individual and Society

Introduction to Political Theory a or Introduction to Comparative Politics or Introduction to International Relations

Political Science

3 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
3.25
Easiness
3.20
Total regs
287

Grade Distribution

Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · Percentages use A–F and W outcomes

Avg GPA
3.25
A
59.9%
172
B
26.1%
75
C
2.4%
7
D
1.7%
5
F
4.9%
14
W
4.9%
14
A–F + W
287
Other outcomes
0
All registrations
287

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
3.25
Easiness
3.20
C or better
93.0%
Among A–F outcomes
D or better
94.9%
Among A–F outcomes
Withdrawal rate
4.9%
Among A–F and W outcomes
Most common grade
A
Letter grades only
Outcomes counted
287
A–F and W outcomes

POLS 120 by Professor

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

#1
Moruzzi, Norma Claire
3.44
RMP
4.6
17 reviews
Graded
71
Total regs
71
#2
Engelmann, Stephen G
2.97
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Competing accounts of the relationships among individuals, society, and the state. Analysis of differing conceptions of human nature through readings in ancient and modern classics. Class Schedule Information: To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Discussion/Recitation and one Lecture-Discussion. IAI Major PLS course, and UIC GE Individual and Society course, and UIC GE Past course .

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RMP
3.6
36 reviews
Graded
64
Total regs
72
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Professor
Avg GPA
Student rating
Graded
Total regs
  • 1
    Moruzzi, Norma Claire
    3.44
    4.6 (17)
    71
    71
  • 2
    Engelmann, Stephen G
    2.97
    3.6 (36)
    64
    72
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