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POLS 204

Democracy and Its Discontents

Political Science

3 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
3.32
Easiness
3.40
Total regs
56

Grade Distribution

Spring 2024–Spring 2026 · Percentages use A–F and W outcomes

Avg GPA
3.32
A
54.5%
30
B
38.2%
21
C
1.8%
1
D
1.8%
1
F
1.8%
1
W
1.8%
1
A–F + W
55
Other outcomes
1
All registrations
56

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
3.32
Easiness
3.40
C or better
96.3%
Among A–F outcomes
D or better
98.1%
Among A–F outcomes
Withdrawal rate
1.8%
Among A–F and W outcomes
Most common grade
A
Letter grades only
Outcomes counted
55
A–F and W outcomes

POLS 204 by Professor

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

#1
Albarracin Dierolf, Juan Guillermo
3.44
RMP
1.5
2 reviews
Graded
54
Total regs
56
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Explores the challenges past and present democracies face. Topics include democratic erosion, weak institutions, polarization, populism, corruption, and violence and democracy. Course Information: Recommended background: POLS 130 .

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