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HIST 255Gen EdUnderstanding the Past

History of Chicago

History

3 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
2.92
Easiness
2.50
Total regs
965

Grade Distribution

Based on all available term-level grade data for this course

Avg GPA
2.92
A
44.8%
427
B
31.1%
297
C
9.9%
94
D
3.0%
29
F
6.7%
64
W
4.5%
43
Visual total
954
Other
11
Total regs
965

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
2.92
Easiness
2.50
Pass rate
88.8%
Using A, B, C, D as passing
Withdrawal rate
4.5%
Based on visible distribution
Most common grade
A
Students counted
954
A through F plus W

HIST 255 by Professor

Ranked highest to lowest GPA — using A, B, C, D, and F outcomes only

#1
Todd-Breland, Elizabeth
3.39
RMP
3.2
Graded
95
Total regs
99
#2
Bui, Long B
3.03
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The development of Chicago from frontier outpost to post-industrial metropolis; economic, social, political, and cultural changes and institutions; suburbanization and deindustrialization. Course Information: Course is offered in both face-to-face and hybrid/ online formats. Check the class schedule for details. When taught online or hybrid, students will be required to have reliable internet access and a means for accessing it (computer preferable). Prerequisite(s): ENGL 161 ; or consent of the instructor. Class Schedule Information: To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Lecture-Discussion and one Discussion. UIC GE Past course, and UIC GE US Society course .

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RMP
NR
Graded
510
Total regs
542
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Professor
Avg GPA
RMP
Graded
Total regs
  • 1
    Todd-Breland, Elizabeth
    3.39
    3.2
    95
    99
  • 2
    Bui, Long B
    3.03
    NR
    510
    542
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