JS 103: Courts and Society
San Jose State University
Structure and functions of the court system. Emphasizes attorneys' and judges' roles and the court process. Examination of federal and state legislative, executive and judicial branch actions, including Supreme Court decisions in civil and criminal cases. Prerequisite: Upper division standing. Note: A grade of "C" or better is required for graduation.
Average GPA: 3.13
Grade distribution records: 972 students across 17 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 41 | 4.2% |
| A | 267 | 27.5% |
| A- | 123 | 12.7% |
| B+ | 103 | 10.6% |
| B | 168 | 17.3% |
| B- | 66 | 6.8% |
| C+ | 53 | 5.5% |
| C | 78 | 8.0% |
| C- | 13 | 1.3% |
| D+ | 10 | 1.0% |
| D | 20 | 2.1% |
| D- | 4 | 0.4% |
| F | 26 | 2.7% |
Based on 972 student grade records across 17 terms and 7 professors.
Instructors
- Harold W Peterson 447 students, Average GPA 3.22
- Margaret Stevenson 207 students, Average GPA 3.25
- Elizabeth P Tejada 119 students, Average GPA 3.15
- Parker Singh Jr 81 students, Average GPA 2.26
- Judith Adele Randle 45 students, Average GPA 3.00
- Sarah J Caligiuri-Stahmer 37 students, Average GPA 3.39
- Virginia Suarez Montelongo 36 students, Average GPA 3.17