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BIOS 120Gen EdAnalyzing the Natural World

Populations & Communities

Biological Sciences

4 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
3.14
Easiness
3.00
Total regs
4,503

Grade Distribution

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

Avg GPA
3.14
A
48.5%
2183
B
30.9%
1389
C
12.6%
566
D
2.3%
102
F
2.3%
103
W
3.5%
156
A–F + W
4,499
Other outcomes
4
All registrations
4,503

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
3.14
Easiness
3.00
C or better
95.3%
Among A–F outcomes
D or better
97.6%
Among A–F outcomes
Withdrawal rate
3.5%
Among A–F and W outcomes
Most common grade
A
Letter grades only
Outcomes counted
4,499
A–F and W outcomes

BIOS 120 by Professor

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

#1
Molumby, Alan J
3.37
RMP
3.3
426 reviews
Graded
1,730
Total regs
1,778
#2
Ale, Som Bahadur
3.23
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Introductory biology at the level of populations and communities. Topics include: Scientific skills, evolution, Mendelian and population genetics, biological diversity, and ecological systems including ecosystem processes and human impacts. Course Information: Previously listed as BIOS 101. Animals used in instruction. This course is intended for science majors. BIOS 110 and BIOS 120 may be taken in any order. Credit is not given for BIOS 120 if the student has credit in BIOS 101. Credit is not given for BIOS 104 if the student has credit in BIOS 100, BIOS 101, BIOS 110 or BIOS 120 . Class Schedule Information: To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Lecture-Discussion and one Laboratory-Discussion. IAI Major BIO course, and IAI GECC Life Sci-w/Lab course, and UIC GE Natural World Lab course .

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RMP
4.7
41 reviews
Graded
780
Total regs
798
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Professor
Avg GPA
Student rating
Graded
Total regs
  • 1
    Molumby, Alan J
    3.37
    3.3 (426)
    1,730
    1,778
  • 2
    Ale, Som Bahadur
    3.23
    4.7 (41)
    780
    798
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