POLI 20: American Politics
University of California, Santa Cruz
Introduces the study of politics through an analysis of the United States political system and processes. Topics vary, but may include political institutions, public policies, parties and electoral politics, and social forces.NOTE: This course satisfies the American History and Institutions requirement.
Average GPA: 3.06
Grade distribution records: 529 students across 5 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 2 | 0.4% |
| A | 109 | 20.6% |
| A- | 73 | 13.8% |
| B+ | 61 | 11.5% |
| B | 65 | 12.3% |
| B- | 45 | 8.5% |
| C+ | 25 | 4.7% |
| C | 37 | 7.0% |
| C- | 8 | 1.5% |
| D+ | 5 | 0.9% |
| D | 8 | 1.5% |
| D- | 4 | 0.8% |
| F | 14 | 2.6% |
| P | 62 | 11.7% |
| NP | 5 | 0.9% |
| W | 6 | 1.1% |
Based on 529 student grade records across 5 terms and 3 professors.
Instructors
- Joel Landis 305 students, Average GPA 2.94
- Melanie Springer 189 students, Average GPA 3.24
- Luke Heslip 35 students, Average GPA 3.16