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PHYS 132Gen EdAnalyzing the Natural World

Introductory Physics for Life Sciences II

Physics

4 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
2.84
Easiness
2.30
Total regs
2,422

Grade Distribution

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

Avg GPA
2.84
A
32.6%
785
B
35.5%
853
C
22.3%
537
D
4.2%
102
F
2.5%
61
W
2.8%
67
Visual total
2,405
Other
17
Total regs
2,422

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
2.84
Easiness
2.30
Pass rate
94.7%
Using A, B, C, D as passing
Withdrawal rate
2.8%
Based on visible distribution
Most common grade
B
Students counted
2,405
A through F plus W

PHYS 132 by Professor

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

#1
Spille, Jan-Hendrik
3.14
RMP
3.5
Graded
230
Total regs
237
#2
Abu Naser, Enas
2.99
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Algebra-based physics and its relationship to the life sciences, including electromagnetism, optical, quantum, and thermal physics, with applications to molecular, cell and human biology. Course Information: Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in PHYS 105 and Grade of C or better in PHYS 106; or Grade of C or better in PHYS 131 . Credit for PHYS 132 is not given if the student has credit for PHYS 107 or PHYS 142 . To be properly registered, student must enroll in one Laboratory, one Discussion/Recitation and one Lecture. UIC GE Natural World Lab course .

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RMP
3.3
Graded
327
Total regs
338
#3
Hayes, Ian Matthew
2.78
RMP
NR
Graded
130
Total regs
132
#4
Espinoza, Randall
2.78
RMP
3.5
Graded
527
Total regs
548
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Professor
Avg GPA
RMP
Graded
Total regs
  • 1
    Spille, Jan-Hendrik
    3.14
    3.5
    230
    237
  • 2
    Abu Naser, Enas
    2.99
    3.3
    327
    338
  • 3
    Hayes, Ian Matthew
    2.78
    NR
    130
    132
  • 4
    Espinoza, Randall
    2.78
    3.5
    527
    548
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