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BLST 101Gen EdUnderstanding the Past

Intro Black Diaspora Studies

Black Studies

3 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
3.25
Easiness
3.20
Total regs
291

Grade Distribution

Spring 2022–Summer 2026 · Percentages use A–F and W outcomes

Avg GPA
3.25
A
62.2%
179
B
19.1%
55
C
10.4%
30
D
1.7%
5
F
2.8%
8
W
3.8%
11
A–F + W
288
Other outcomes
3
All registrations
291

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
3.25
Easiness
3.20
C or better
95.3%
Among A–F outcomes
D or better
97.1%
Among A–F outcomes
Withdrawal rate
3.8%
Among A–F and W outcomes
Most common grade
A
Letter grades only
Outcomes counted
288
A–F and W outcomes

BLST 101 by Professor

Ranked by historical GPA for 2024SP–2026SP · A–F outcomes only · minimum 20 graded outcomes

#1
LaMothe, Mario Jacques
3.77
RMP
5.0
3 reviews
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
33 reviews
Graded
39
Total regs
40
#3
Jackson, Lynette A.
3.21
RMP
2.3
43 reviews
Graded
52
Total regs
59
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Avg GPA
Student rating
Graded
Total regs
  • 1
    LaMothe, Mario Jacques
    3.77
    5.0 (3)
    26
    28
  • 2
    Clarno, Andrew J
    3.49
    4.3 (33)
    39
    40
  • 3
    Jackson, Lynette A.
    3.21
    2.3 (43)
    52
    59
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