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PHYS 112Gen EdAnalyzing the Natural World

Astronomy and Universe

Physics

4 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
2.62
Easiness
1.80
Total regs
644

Grade Distribution

Based on all available term-level grade data for this course

Avg GPA
2.62
A
32.0%
206
B
30.9%
199
C
18.3%
118
D
4.7%
30
F
5.6%
36
W
8.5%
55
Visual total
644
Other
0
Total regs
644

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
2.62
Easiness
1.80
Pass rate
85.9%
Using A, B, C, D as passing
Withdrawal rate
8.5%
Based on visible distribution
Most common grade
A
Students counted
644
A through F plus W

PHYS 112 by Professor

Ranked highest to lowest GPA — using A, B, C, D, and F outcomes only

#1
Unwin, James
3.10
RMP
2.7
Graded
175
Total regs
191
#2
Ugalde, Claudio
2.66
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Astronomy in the context of the scientific process, history and current events. Covers the Solar System, stars and galaxies and the origin and fate of the universe. Class Schedule Information: To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Laboratory and one Lecture. IAI GECC Phys Sci-w/Lab course, and UIC GE Natural World Lab course .

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RMP
2.7
Graded
76
Total regs
86
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Professor
Avg GPA
RMP
Graded
Total regs
  • 1
    Unwin, James
    3.10
    2.7
    175
    191
  • 2
    Ugalde, Claudio
    2.66
    2.7
    76
    86
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