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POLS 211

Chicago's Future

Political Science

3 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
3.47
Easiness
3.80
Total regs
121

Grade Distribution

Spring 2023–Spring 2025 · Percentages use A–F and W outcomes

Avg GPA
3.47
A
72.9%
86
B
18.6%
22
C
3.4%
4
D
1.7%
2
F
2.5%
3
W
0.8%
1
A–F + W
118
Other outcomes
3
All registrations
121

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
3.47
Easiness
3.80
C or better
95.7%
Among A–F outcomes
D or better
97.4%
Among A–F outcomes
Withdrawal rate
0.8%
Among A–F and W outcomes
Most common grade
A
Letter grades only
Outcomes counted
118
A–F and W outcomes

POLS 211 by Professor

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

#1
Watson, John S
3.78
RMP
3.7
17 reviews
Graded
41
Total regs
43
#2
Ramanathan, Kumar
3.61
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Emphasis on the political and governmental future of Chicago. Covers racial and ethnic politics; metropolitan, city, and neighborhood government; machine versus reform politics; and Chicago as a global city. Course Information: Recommended background: POLS 101 .

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Methodology
RMP
NR
Graded
28
Total regs
30
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Professor
Avg GPA
Student rating
Graded
Total regs
  • 1
    Watson, John S
    3.78
    3.7 (17)
    41
    43
  • 2
    Ramanathan, Kumar
    3.61
    NR
    28
    30
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