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BIOS 286

The Biology of the Brain

Biological Sciences

3 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
2.99
Easiness
2.60
Total regs
2,002

Grade Distribution

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

Avg GPA
2.99
A
42.8%
856
B
30.7%
614
C
15.2%
304
D
5.3%
106
F
2.6%
51
W
3.4%
67
Visual total
1,998
Other
4
Total regs
2,002

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
2.99
Easiness
2.60
Pass rate
94.1%
Using A, B, C, D as passing
Withdrawal rate
3.4%
Based on visible distribution
Most common grade
A
Students counted
1,998
A through F plus W

BIOS 286 by Professor

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

#1
Alfonso, Aixa
3.41
RMP
2.7
Graded
216
Total regs
226
#2
Gong, Liang-Wei
3.12
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About This Class

Survey of basic neurobiology. Brain structure, chemistry, development and control of behavior (sensation, movement, emotions, memory, cognition, sex). Course Information: Prerequisite(s): BIOS 100 or BIOS 110 .

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RMP
NR
Graded
84
Total regs
93
#3
Tchernookova, Boriana Krassimirova
2.98
RMP
4.2
Graded
598
Total regs
608
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Professor
Avg GPA
RMP
Graded
Total regs
  • 1
    Alfonso, Aixa
    3.41
    2.7
    216
    226
  • 2
    Gong, Liang-Wei
    3.12
    NR
    84
    93
  • 3
    Tchernookova, Boriana Krassimirova
    2.98
    4.2
    598
    608
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