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HIST 100Gen EdUnderstanding the Past

Western Civ To 1648

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3 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
2.55
Easiness
1.60
Total regs
817

Grade Distribution

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

Avg GPA
2.55
A
38.2%
287
B
29.1%
219
C
14.9%
112
D
7.2%
54
F
4.0%
30
W
6.6%
50
A–F + W
752
Other outcomes
65
All registrations
817

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
2.55
Easiness
1.60
C or better
88.0%
Among A–F outcomes
D or better
95.7%
Among A–F outcomes
Withdrawal rate
6.6%
Among A–F and W outcomes
Most common grade
A
Letter grades only
Outcomes counted
752
A–F and W outcomes

HIST 100 by Professor

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

#1
Balserak, Jon
3.34
RMP
5.0
6 reviews
Graded
141
Total regs
217
#2
Abbott, John
3.02
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Introduction to the development of Western civilization and the modern world: ancient medieval and early modern history. 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 World Cultures course .

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RMP
3.9
67 reviews
Graded
180
Total regs
195
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Professor
Avg GPA
Student rating
Graded
Total regs
  • 1
    Balserak, Jon
    3.34
    5.0 (6)
    141
    217
  • 2
    Abbott, John
    3.02
    3.9 (67)
    180
    195
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