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HIST 103Gen EdUnderstanding the Past

Early America

History

3 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
2.47
Easiness
1.40
Total regs
1,121

Grade Distribution

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

Avg GPA
2.47
A
30.9%
318
B
38.6%
397
C
12.6%
130
D
4.3%
44
F
7.1%
73
W
6.5%
67
A–F + W
1,029
Other outcomes
92
All registrations
1,121

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
2.47
Easiness
1.40
C or better
87.8%
Among A–F outcomes
D or better
92.4%
Among A–F outcomes
Withdrawal rate
6.5%
Among A–F and W outcomes
Most common grade
B
Letter grades only
Outcomes counted
1,029
A–F and W outcomes

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

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Whisenhunt, William Benton
2.92
RMP
5.0
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Graded
464
Total regs
491
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Covers political, cultural, and social developments during the Colonial and early American period. 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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