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MUS 114Gen EdUnderstanding the Past

Jazz History

Music

3 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
3.33
Easiness
3.40
Total regs
5,547

Grade Distribution

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

Avg GPA
3.33
A
65.7%
3638
B
17.7%
978
C
7.4%
409
D
3.5%
194
F
4.1%
229
W
1.6%
91
A–F + W
5,539
Other outcomes
8
All registrations
5,547

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
3.33
Easiness
3.40
C or better
92.2%
Among A–F outcomes
D or better
95.8%
Among A–F outcomes
Withdrawal rate
1.6%
Among A–F and W outcomes
Most common grade
A
Letter grades only
Outcomes counted
5,539
A–F and W outcomes

MUS 114 by Professor

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

#1
Irabagon, Jonathan
3.51
RMP
3.0
19 reviews
Graded
2,797
Total regs
2,826
#2
Garling, Thomas James
3.51
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A nontechnical survey of the history and development of jazz from its West African roots to contemporary styles. UIC GE Creative Arts course, and UIC GE Past course .

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Methodology
RMP
NR
Graded
212
Total regs
216
#3
Stryker, Michael
2.88
RMP
NR
Graded
120
Total regs
125
#4
Lopatka, Daniel R
2.35
RMP
1.3
22 reviews
Graded
63
Total regs
69
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Professor
Avg GPA
Student rating
Graded
Total regs
  • 1
    Irabagon, Jonathan
    3.51
    3.0 (19)
    2,797
    2,826
  • 2
    Garling, Thomas James
    3.51
    NR
    212
    216
  • 3
    Stryker, Michael
    2.88
    NR
    120
    125
  • 4
    Lopatka, Daniel R
    2.35
    1.3 (22)
    63
    69
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