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POLS 120Gen EdUnderstanding the Individual and Society

Introduction to Political Theory a or Introduction to Comparative Politics or Introduction to International Relations

Political Science

3 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
3.25
Easiness
3.20
Total regs
287

Grade Distribution

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

Avg GPA
3.25
A
59.9%
172
B
26.1%
75
C
2.4%
7
D
1.7%
5
F
4.9%
14
W
4.9%
14
Visual total
287
Other
0
Total regs
287

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
3.25
Easiness
3.20
Pass rate
90.2%
Using A, B, C, D as passing
Withdrawal rate
4.9%
Based on visible distribution
Most common grade
A
Students counted
287
A through F plus W

POLS 120 by Professor

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

#1
Moruzzi, Norma Claire
3.44
RMP
4.6
Graded
71
Total regs
71
#2
Engelmann, Stephen G
2.97
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Competing accounts of the relationships among individuals, society, and the state. Analysis of differing conceptions of human nature through readings in ancient and modern classics. Class Schedule Information: To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Discussion/Recitation and one Lecture-Discussion. IAI Major PLS course, and UIC GE Individual and Society course, and UIC GE Past course .

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RMP
3.6
Graded
64
Total regs
72
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Professor
Avg GPA
RMP
Graded
Total regs
  • 1
    Moruzzi, Norma Claire
    3.44
    4.6
    71
    71
  • 2
    Engelmann, Stephen G
    2.97
    3.6
    64
    72
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