POLS 100M: Political Inquiry
San Jose State University
Introduction to the scope and methods of political science. Beginning with research design, measurement, and ethical considerations, and including a variety of research methods including surveys, experiments, interviews, fieldwork, content analysis, and an introduction to quantitative and qualitative analysis. Notes: Should be taken junior year.
Average GPA: 3.21
Grade distribution records: 641 students across 14 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 106 | 16.5% |
| A | 162 | 25.3% |
| A- | 67 | 10.5% |
| B+ | 65 | 10.1% |
| B | 78 | 12.2% |
| B- | 34 | 5.3% |
| C+ | 29 | 4.5% |
| C | 42 | 6.6% |
| C- | 14 | 2.2% |
| D+ | 6 | 0.9% |
| D | 12 | 1.9% |
| D- | 6 | 0.9% |
| F | 20 | 3.1% |
Based on 641 student grade records across 14 terms and 5 professors.
Instructors
- Kristina M Mitchell 202 students, Average GPA 3.47
- Mary G Currin-Percival 128 students, Average GPA 3.04
- Sabrina L. Pinnell 109 students, Average GPA 3.01
- Xintong Chen 105 students, Average GPA 3.56
- Sergio Bejar Lopez 97 students, Average GPA 2.74