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MUS 118Gen EdUnderstanding the Past

American Popular Music

Music

3 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
3.04
Easiness
2.70
Total regs
5,550

Grade Distribution

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

Avg GPA
3.04
A
51.3%
2844
B
24.4%
1353
C
10.7%
591
D
4.9%
269
F
5.7%
316
W
3.1%
170
A–F + W
5,543
Other outcomes
7
All registrations
5,550

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
3.04
Easiness
2.70
C or better
89.1%
Among A–F outcomes
D or better
94.1%
Among A–F outcomes
Withdrawal rate
3.1%
Among A–F and W outcomes
Most common grade
A
Letter grades only
Outcomes counted
5,543
A–F and W outcomes

MUS 118 by Professor

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

#1
Rosenberg, Ruth Emily
3.63
RMP
4.8
39 reviews
Graded
382
Total regs
387
#2
Kamps, Jordan
3.17
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History of American popular music from 1850 to the twenty-first century. Analysis of musical characteristics, survey of traditions, and examination of social/cultural contexts of popular music developments. UIC GE Creative Arts course, and UIC GE Past course .

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RMP
3.9
60 reviews
Graded
2,328
Total regs
2,390
#3
Lopatka, Daniel R
2.63
RMP
1.3
22 reviews
Graded
243
Total regs
250
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Professor
Avg GPA
Student rating
Graded
Total regs
  • 1
    Rosenberg, Ruth Emily
    3.63
    4.8 (39)
    382
    387
  • 2
    Kamps, Jordan
    3.17
    3.9 (60)
    2,328
    2,390
  • 3
    Lopatka, Daniel R
    2.63
    1.3 (22)
    243
    250
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