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MATH 165Gen EdAnalyzing the Natural World

Calculus for Business

Math, Statistics, & Comp Scnc

5 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
2.62
Easiness
1.80
Total regs
3,776

Grade Distribution

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

Avg GPA
2.62
A
35.8%
1312
B
24.5%
898
C
23.0%
844
D
7.5%
273
F
4.8%
175
W
4.4%
161
A–F + W
3,663
Other outcomes
113
All registrations
3,776

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
2.62
Easiness
1.80
C or better
87.2%
Among A–F outcomes
D or better
95.0%
Among A–F outcomes
Withdrawal rate
4.4%
Among A–F and W outcomes
Most common grade
A
Letter grades only
Outcomes counted
3,663
A–F and W outcomes

MATH 165 by Professor

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

#1
Ash, William Ray
3.10
RMP
NR
Graded
41
Total regs
44
#2
Devi, Shavila
3.09
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Introduction to differential and integral calculus of algebraic, exponential and logarithmic functions and techniques of partial derivatives and optimization. Emphasis on business applications. Course Information: Prior credit for MATH 170 or MATH 180 will be lost with subsequent completion of MATH 165 . Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in MATH 110 ; or appropriate score on the department placement test. Class Schedule Information: To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Discussion/Recitation and one Lecture. IAI GECC Mathematics course, and UIC GE Natural World No Lab course .

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Methodology
RMP
4.8
140 reviews
Graded
115
Total regs
117
#3
Simpson, Gilberto
2.84
RMP
1.6
77 reviews
Graded
1,002
Total regs
1,044
#4
Shulman, Andrew M
2.82
RMP
4.2
134 reviews
Graded
311
Total regs
323
#5
Meyer, McKinley
2.82
RMP
NR
Graded
114
Total regs
117
#6
Taylor, Gregory Kyle
2.48
RMP
3.2
17 reviews
Graded
427
Total regs
448
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Professor
Avg GPA
Student rating
Graded
Total regs
  • 1
    Ash, William Ray
    3.10
    NR
    41
    44
  • 2
    Devi, Shavila
    3.09
    4.8 (140)
    115
    117
  • 3
    Simpson, Gilberto
    2.84
    1.6 (77)
    1,002
    1,044
  • 4
    Shulman, Andrew M
    2.82
    4.2 (134)
    311
    323
  • 5
    Meyer, McKinley
    2.82
    NR
    114
    117
  • 6
    Taylor, Gregory Kyle
    2.48
    3.2 (17)
    427
    448
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