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PPOL 240Gen EdUnderstanding U.S. Society

Environmental Policy

Pub Policy, Mgmt, & Analytics

3 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
2.94
Easiness
2.50
Total regs
155

Grade Distribution

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

Avg GPA
2.94
A
67.9%
93
B
17.5%
24
C
2.9%
4
D
2.9%
4
F
3.6%
5
W
5.1%
7
A–F + W
137
Other outcomes
18
All registrations
155

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
2.94
Easiness
2.50
C or better
93.1%
Among A–F outcomes
D or better
96.2%
Among A–F outcomes
Withdrawal rate
5.1%
Among A–F and W outcomes
Most common grade
A
Letter grades only
Outcomes counted
137
A–F and W outcomes

PPOL 240 by Professor

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

#1
Watson, John S
3.72
RMP
3.7
17 reviews
Graded
36
Total regs
40
#2
Liang, Jiaqi
2.29
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Provides an introduction to political, economic and social dimensions of environmental policy and teaches methods needed to understand, evaluate, design and implement environment policies, especially in the United States. Course Information: Previously listed as PA 240. UIC GE US Society course .

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Methodology
RMP
2.1
10 reviews
Graded
24
Total regs
29
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Professor
Avg GPA
Student rating
Graded
Total regs
  • 1
    Watson, John S
    3.72
    3.7 (17)
    36
    40
  • 2
    Liang, Jiaqi
    2.29
    2.1 (10)
    24
    29
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