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POLS 130Gen EdUnderstanding the Individual and Society

Intro to Comparative Politics

Political Science

3 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
3.02
Easiness
2.70
Total regs
525

Grade Distribution

Spring 2022–Spring 2026 · Percentages use A–F and W outcomes

Avg GPA
3.02
A
63.1%
304
B
20.1%
97
C
7.5%
36
D
1.7%
8
F
4.4%
21
W
3.3%
16
A–F + W
482
Other outcomes
43
All registrations
525

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
3.02
Easiness
2.70
C or better
93.8%
Among A–F outcomes
D or better
95.5%
Among A–F outcomes
Withdrawal rate
3.3%
Among A–F and W outcomes
Most common grade
A
Letter grades only
Outcomes counted
482
A–F and W outcomes

POLS 130 by Professor

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

#1
Albarracin Dierolf, Juan Guillermo
3.69
RMP
1.5
2 reviews
Graded
49
Total regs
50
#2
Tepe, Sultan
3.59
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About This Class

Comparative study of political institutions, political culture, and political processes in selected major countries of the world. Course Information: Same as INST 130 . Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. Consult the Schedule of Classes for the relevant semester to determine the mode of instruction. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high-speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Class Schedule Information: To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Discussion/Recitation and one Lecture-Discussion. IAI GECC Soc/Behav Sci course, and UIC GE Individual and Society course .

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Methodology
RMP
4.3
16 reviews
Graded
54
Total regs
55
#3
Kostadinova, Petia A
3.34
RMP
4.7
11 reviews
Graded
160
Total regs
163
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Professor
Avg GPA
Student rating
Graded
Total regs
  • 1
    Albarracin Dierolf, Juan Guillermo
    3.69
    1.5 (2)
    49
    50
  • 2
    Tepe, Sultan
    3.59
    4.3 (16)
    54
    55
  • 3
    Kostadinova, Petia A
    3.34
    4.7 (11)
    160
    163
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