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HIST 104Gen EdUnderstanding the Past

Modern America

History

3 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
2.25
Easiness
1.00
Total regs
1,350

Grade Distribution

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

Avg GPA
2.25
A
34.0%
382
B
33.5%
376
C
15.0%
169
D
4.2%
47
F
7.5%
84
W
5.9%
66
A–F + W
1,124
Other outcomes
226
All registrations
1,350

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
2.25
Easiness
1.00
C or better
87.6%
Among A–F outcomes
D or better
92.1%
Among A–F outcomes
Withdrawal rate
5.9%
Among A–F and W outcomes
Most common grade
A
Letter grades only
Outcomes counted
1,124
A–F and W outcomes

HIST 104 by Professor

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

#1
Fernandez, Lilia
3.11
RMP
3.0
3 reviews
Graded
144
Total regs
150
#2
Davis, Cory A
3.09
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Introduction to the political, cultural, and social developments in American society since the end of the Civil War. Class Schedule Information: To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Discussion/Recitation and one Lecture. IAI GECC Humanities course, and UIC GE Past course, and UIC GE US Society course .

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RMP
4.6
25 reviews
Graded
23
Total regs
23
#3
Sklansky, Jeffrey
2.84
RMP
2.3
82 reviews
Graded
98
Total regs
192
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Professor
Avg GPA
Student rating
Graded
Total regs
  • 1
    Fernandez, Lilia
    3.11
    3.0 (3)
    144
    150
  • 2
    Davis, Cory A
    3.09
    4.6 (25)
    23
    23
  • 3
    Sklansky, Jeffrey
    2.84
    2.3 (82)
    98
    192
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