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BIOS 230

Evolution and Ecology

Biological Sciences

3 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
2.61
Easiness
1.70
Total regs
2,576

Grade Distribution

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

Avg GPA
2.61
A
29.5%
758
B
30.4%
782
C
21.5%
554
D
8.9%
228
F
5.3%
137
W
4.4%
113
A–F + W
2,572
Other outcomes
4
All registrations
2,576

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
2.61
Easiness
1.70
C or better
85.2%
Among A–F outcomes
D or better
94.4%
Among A–F outcomes
Withdrawal rate
4.4%
Among A–F and W outcomes
Most common grade
B
Letter grades only
Outcomes counted
2,572
A–F and W outcomes

BIOS 230 by Professor

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

#1
Chong, Jer Pin
3.08
RMP
3.6
33 reviews
Graded
493
Total regs
509
#2
Ale, Som Bahadur
3.07
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Molecular and ecological basis of evolutionary change through adaptation or natural selection to explain diversity of species, behaviors, populations, communities and ecosystems and how these interactions are affected by the changing environment. Prerequisite(s): BIOS 101 or BIOS 120 .

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RMP
4.7
41 reviews
Graded
188
Total regs
189
#3
Nelson, Karin Noel
2.68
RMP
2.2
187 reviews
Graded
614
Total regs
642
#4
Ashley, Mary Virginia
2.43
RMP
3.4
43 reviews
Graded
141
Total regs
148
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Professor
Avg GPA
Student rating
Graded
Total regs
  • 1
    Chong, Jer Pin
    3.08
    3.6 (33)
    493
    509
  • 2
    Ale, Som Bahadur
    3.07
    4.7 (41)
    188
    189
  • 3
    Nelson, Karin Noel
    2.68
    2.2 (187)
    614
    642
  • 4
    Ashley, Mary Virginia
    2.43
    3.4 (43)
    141
    148
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