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PHYS 131Gen EdAnalyzing the Natural World

Introductory Physics for Life Sciences I a

Physics

4 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
2.54
Easiness
1.60
Total regs
3,383

Grade Distribution

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

Avg GPA
2.54
A
26.2%
885
B
28.8%
973
C
28.5%
961
D
6.0%
204
F
2.5%
84
W
7.9%
266
Visual total
3,373
Other
10
Total regs
3,383

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
2.54
Easiness
1.60
Pass rate
89.6%
Using A, B, C, D as passing
Withdrawal rate
7.9%
Based on visible distribution
Most common grade
B
Students counted
3,373
A through F plus W

PHYS 131 by Professor

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

#1
Abu Naser, Enas
2.94
RMP
3.3
Graded
62
Total regs
66
#2
Iordanova, Aneta Ivanova
2.80
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Algebra-based physics and its relationship to the life sciences, including mechanics, waves, diffusion and fluids with applications to molecular, cell and human biology. Course Information: Prerequisite(s): High school algebra and trigonometry. Credit for PHYS 131 is not given if the student has credit for PHYS 105 or PHYS 141 . To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Laboratory, one Lecture and one Discussion/Recitation. UIC GE Natural World Lab course .

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RMP
3.4
Graded
568
Total regs
608
#3
DeJonghe, Richard Jerome
2.76
RMP
3.8
Graded
498
Total regs
543
#4
Ugalde, Claudio
2.74
RMP
2.7
Graded
274
Total regs
300
#5
Espinoza, Randall
2.70
RMP
3.5
Graded
107
Total regs
117
#6
Unwin, James
2.58
RMP
2.7
Graded
113
Total regs
119
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Professor
Avg GPA
RMP
Graded
Total regs
  • 1
    Abu Naser, Enas
    2.94
    3.3
    62
    66
  • 2
    Iordanova, Aneta Ivanova
    2.80
    3.4
    568
    608
  • 3
    DeJonghe, Richard Jerome
    2.76
    3.8
    498
    543
  • 4
    Ugalde, Claudio
    2.74
    2.7
    274
    300
  • 5
    Espinoza, Randall
    2.70
    3.5
    107
    117
  • 6
    Unwin, James
    2.58
    2.7
    113
    119
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