POLS 120: Law and Society
San Jose State University
Social and philosophical foundations of law and legal systems and development of legal institutions in various cultures. Anglo-American law and administration of justice in the U.S. emphasized. Satisfies GE UD Area: 4.Self, Society, and Equality in the U.S. (Formerly Area S). Prerequisite(s): Completion of Core General Education and upper division standing are prerequisites to all UD GE courses. Completion of, or co-registration in, 100W is strongly recommended.
Average GPA: 3.07
Grade distribution records: 530 students across 16 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 3 | 0.6% |
| A | 156 | 29.4% |
| A- | 62 | 11.7% |
| B+ | 56 | 10.6% |
| B | 94 | 17.7% |
| B- | 30 | 5.7% |
| C+ | 32 | 6.0% |
| C | 44 | 8.3% |
| C- | 18 | 3.4% |
| D+ | 2 | 0.4% |
| D | 18 | 3.4% |
| D- | 2 | 0.4% |
| F | 13 | 2.5% |
Based on 530 student grade records across 16 terms and 3 professors.
Instructors
- Sara M Benson 379 students, Average GPA 3.25
- James C Brent 131 students, Average GPA 2.67
- Benjamin Thomas Field 20 students, Average GPA 2.34