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BIOS 286

Biology of Brain

Biological Sciences

3 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
3.04
Easiness
2.70
Total regs
2,252

Grade Distribution

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

Avg GPA
3.04
A
45.0%
1012
B
30.5%
686
C
13.9%
313
D
4.8%
108
F
2.4%
55
W
3.3%
74
A–F + W
2,248
Other outcomes
4
All registrations
2,252

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
3.04
Easiness
2.70
C or better
92.5%
Among A–F outcomes
D or better
97.5%
Among A–F outcomes
Withdrawal rate
3.3%
Among A–F and W outcomes
Most common grade
A
Letter grades only
Outcomes counted
2,248
A–F and W outcomes

BIOS 286 by Professor

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

#1
Boergens, Kevin
3.54
RMP
NR
Graded
243
Total regs
250
#2
Alfonso, Aixa
3.41
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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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Methodology
RMP
2.7
117 reviews
Graded
216
Total regs
226
#3
Gong, Liang-Wei
3.12
RMP
NR
Graded
84
Total regs
93
#4
Tchernookova, Boriana Krassimirova
2.98
RMP
4.2
34 reviews
Graded
598
Total regs
608
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Professor
Avg GPA
Student rating
Graded
Total regs
  • 1
    Boergens, Kevin
    3.54
    NR
    243
    250
  • 2
    Alfonso, Aixa
    3.41
    2.7 (117)
    216
    226
  • 3
    Gong, Liang-Wei
    3.12
    NR
    84
    93
  • 4
    Tchernookova, Boriana Krassimirova
    2.98
    4.2 (34)
    598
    608
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