HIS 2B: World Since 1500
University of California, Santa Cruz
Examines major world issues over the past 500 years. Topics include European expansion and colonialism, the Muslim empires, East Asia from Ming to Qing, the Americas, Africa, the scientific-technological revolution, decolonization, and modern environmental problems. Designed primarily for first- and second-year students, it provides a time frame for understanding events within a global framework.
Average GPA: 3.11
Grade distribution records: 578 students across 7 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 40 | 6.9% |
| A | 83 | 14.4% |
| A- | 66 | 11.4% |
| B+ | 75 | 13.0% |
| B | 89 | 15.4% |
| B- | 25 | 4.3% |
| C+ | 18 | 3.1% |
| C | 18 | 3.1% |
| C- | 7 | 1.2% |
| D+ | 1 | 0.2% |
| D | 4 | 0.7% |
| D- | 2 | 0.3% |
| F | 26 | 4.5% |
| P | 81 | 14.0% |
| NP | 23 | 4.0% |
| W | 20 | 3.5% |
Based on 578 student grade records across 7 terms and 3 professors.
Instructors
- Marc A Matera 373 students, Average GPA 3.03
- Daniel Mckenna Joesten 114 students, Average GPA 3.51
- Gregory O'Malley 91 students, Average GPA 2.94