BIOS 104Gen EdAnalyzing the Natural World

Biology for Non-majors

Biological Sciences

4 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring

Avg GPA

2.88

Easiness

2.40

Total regs

990

Grade Distribution

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

Avg GPA

2.88

40.2%

398

29.8%

295

16.7%

165

4.7%

2.3%

6.3%

A–F + W

989

Other outcomes

All registrations

990

Quick Insights

Avg GPA

2.88

Easiness

2.40

C or better

92.6%

Among A–F outcomes

D or better

97.5%

Among A–F outcomes

Withdrawal rate

6.3%

Among A–F and W outcomes

Most common grade

Letter grades only

Outcomes counted

989

A–F and W outcomes

BIOS 104 by Professor

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

Muller, Michael T

3.12

RMP

4.5

225 reviews

Graded

483

Total regs

517

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About This Class

Origin and diversity of life; genetics, evolution, ecology and ecosystems; energy flow; photosynthesis; human anatomy and physiology; development of biological ideas; and biology, biotechnology and human society. Course Information: Credit is not given for BIOS 104 if the student has credit in BIOS 100 or BIOS 101 or BIOS 110 or BIOS 120 . Animals may be used in instruction. Class Schedule Information: To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Laboratory-Discussion and one Lecture. IAI GECC Life Sci-w/Lab course, and UIC GE Natural World Lab course .