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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
4,891

Grade Distribution

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

Avg GPA
3.33
A
65.8%
3215
B
17.4%
848
C
7.4%
360
D
3.5%
173
F
4.2%
203
W
1.7%
85
Visual total
4,884
Other
7
Total regs
4,891

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
3.33
Easiness
3.40
Pass rate
94.1%
Using A, B, C, D as passing
Withdrawal rate
1.7%
Based on visible distribution
Most common grade
A
Students counted
4,884
A through F plus W

MUS 114 by Professor

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

#1
Garling, Thomas James
3.51
RMP
NR
Graded
212
Total regs
216
#2
Irabagon, Jonathan
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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RMP
3.0
Graded
2,296
Total regs
2,324
#3
Lopatka, Daniel R
2.35
RMP
1.3
Graded
63
Total regs
69
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Professor
Avg GPA
RMP
Graded
Total regs
  • 1
    Garling, Thomas James
    3.51
    NR
    212
    216
  • 2
    Irabagon, Jonathan
    3.51
    3.0
    2,296
    2,324
  • 3
    Lopatka, Daniel R
    2.35
    1.3
    63
    69
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