HIST 170S: Topics in American History: American Identities and Institutions
San Jose State University
An investigation in depth of selected periods or problems. This topic focuses on historical relationships between social groups and the political, social, economic and cultural institutions they created. Satisfies UD GE Area 4. Self, Society, and Equality in the U.S. (Formerly Area S), and US 1. U.S. History. Prerequisite(s): Completion of Core General Education and upper division standing are prerequisites to all UD GE courses. Completion of, or co-registration in, 100W is strongly recommended.
Average GPA: 3.10
Grade distribution records: 1,730 students across 17 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 102 | 5.9% |
| A | 474 | 27.4% |
| A- | 210 | 12.1% |
| B+ | 167 | 9.7% |
| B | 295 | 17.1% |
| B- | 109 | 6.3% |
| C+ | 78 | 4.5% |
| C | 120 | 6.9% |
| C- | 45 | 2.6% |
| D+ | 17 | 1.0% |
| D | 26 | 1.5% |
| D- | 5 | 0.3% |
| F | 82 | 4.7% |
Based on 1,730 student grade records across 17 terms and 7 professors.
Instructors
- Katherine J Chilton 884 students, Average GPA 3.38
- Victor R Rodriguez Ii 575 students, Average GPA 2.72
- Patricia Hill 85 students, Average GPA 3.04
- Glen Gendzel 78 students, Average GPA 2.52
- Caitlin M Jeffrey 71 students, Average GPA 3.39
- Ruma Chopra 22 students, Average GPA 3.46
- Margo Mcbane 15 students, Average GPA 2.60