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US 130Gen EdUnderstanding U.S. Society

Principls Urb Sustainability

Urban Planning and Policy

3 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
3.15
Easiness
3.00
Total regs
1,565

Grade Distribution

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

Avg GPA
3.15
A
65.1%
1015
B
13.1%
205
C
7.1%
110
D
2.6%
40
F
6.3%
98
W
5.9%
92
A–F + W
1,560
Other outcomes
5
All registrations
1,565

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
3.15
Easiness
3.00
C or better
90.6%
Among A–F outcomes
D or better
93.3%
Among A–F outcomes
Withdrawal rate
5.9%
Among A–F and W outcomes
Most common grade
A
Letter grades only
Outcomes counted
1,560
A–F and W outcomes

US 130 by Professor

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

#1
Kocs, Elizabeth A.
3.54
RMP
3.2
17 reviews
Graded
402
Total regs
439
#2
Parker, Brenda
3.33
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Introduces students to fundamental principles, interdisciplinary approaches, historical trends, policies and planning programs that promote sustainability in urban regions. Class Schedule Information: To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Lecture and one Discussion/Recitation. UIC GE US Society course .

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Methodology
RMP
4.3
15 reviews
Graded
208
Total regs
220
#3
Urcuqui Bustamante, Andres Mauricio
2.62
RMP
NR
Graded
105
Total regs
111
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Professor
Avg GPA
Student rating
Graded
Total regs
  • 1
    Kocs, Elizabeth A.
    3.54
    3.2 (17)
    402
    439
  • 2
    Parker, Brenda
    3.33
    4.3 (15)
    208
    220
  • 3
    Urcuqui Bustamante, Andres Mauricio
    2.62
    NR
    105
    111
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