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BLST 101Gen EdUnderstanding the Past

Intro Black Diaspora Studies

Black Studies

3 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
3.27
Easiness
3.30
Total regs
232

Grade Distribution

Based on all available term-level grade data for this course

Avg GPA
3.27
A
63.3%
145
B
17.9%
41
C
11.4%
26
D
1.7%
4
F
3.5%
8
W
2.2%
5
Visual total
229
Other
3
Total regs
232

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
3.27
Easiness
3.30
Pass rate
94.3%
Using A, B, C, D as passing
Withdrawal rate
2.2%
Based on visible distribution
Most common grade
A
Students counted
229
A through F plus W

BLST 101 by Professor

Ranked highest to lowest GPA — using A, B, C, D, and F outcomes only

#1
LaMothe, Mario Jacques
3.77
RMP
5.0
Graded
26
Total regs
28
#2
Clarno, Andrew J
3.49
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Introduction to the historical and contemporary dispersal of people from the African continent around the globe beginning in the 15th century to the present. Course Information: Previously listed as AAST 101. UIC GE Past course, and UIC GE World Cultures course .

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RMP
4.3
Graded
39
Total regs
40
#3
Jackson, Lynette A.
3.19
RMP
2.3
Graded
27
Total regs
29
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Professor
Avg GPA
RMP
Graded
Total regs
  • 1
    LaMothe, Mario Jacques
    3.77
    5.0
    26
    28
  • 2
    Clarno, Andrew J
    3.49
    4.3
    39
    40
  • 3
    Jackson, Lynette A.
    3.19
    2.3
    27
    29
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