MCS 160Gen EdAnalyzing the Natural World

Intro to Computer Science

Math, Statistics, & Comp Scnc

4 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring

Avg GPA

2.66

Easiness

1.90

Total regs

113

Grade Distribution

Spring 2025–Spring 2026 · Percentages use A–F and W outcomes

Avg GPA

2.66

41.1%

20.5%

19.6%

3.6%

1.8%

13.4%

A–F + W

112

Other outcomes

All registrations

113

Quick Insights

Avg GPA

2.66

Easiness

1.90

C or better

93.8%

Among A–F outcomes

D or better

97.9%

Among A–F outcomes

Withdrawal rate

13.4%

Among A–F and W outcomes

Most common grade

Letter grades only

Outcomes counted

112

A–F and W outcomes

MCS 160 by Professor

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

Yoffe, Genady Gregory

3.15

RMP

Graded

Total regs

Adrovic, Danko

3.15

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About This Class

Computer literacy, number systems, concepts of operation systems, storage, files, databases, logic gates, circuits, networks, internet. Introduction to programming in Python, variables, assignments, functions, objects. Course Information: Previously listed as MCS 260. Prerequisite(s): Credit or concurrent registration in MATH 180 . Class Schedule Information: To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Laboratory-Discussion and one Lecture. IAI Major CS course, and UIC GE Natural World No Lab course .