BIOS 430

Evolution

Biological Sciences

4 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring

Avg GPA

3.21

Easiness

3.10

Total regs

287

Grade Distribution

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

Avg GPA

3.21

54.4%

155

27.7%

9.8%

3.2%

0.4%

4.6%

A–F + W

285

Other outcomes

All registrations

287

Quick Insights

Avg GPA

3.21

Easiness

3.10

C or better

96.3%

Among A–F outcomes

D or better

99.6%

Among A–F outcomes

Withdrawal rate

4.6%

Among A–F and W outcomes

Most common grade

Letter grades only

Outcomes counted

285

A–F and W outcomes

BIOS 430 by Professor

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

Walker, Joseph

3.79

RMP

4.7

3 reviews

Graded

Total regs

Igic, Boris

3.16

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Empirical evolutionary data and theory, with an intro to data science, modeling, simulations in R programming language; it covers the history of evolution, population genetics, the species problem, biodiversity, macroevolution. Course Information: Extensive computer use required. Prerequisite(s): BIOS 120 and either BIOS 220 or consent of the instructor. Recommended background: BIOS 230 . Class Schedule Information: To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Lecture-Discussion and one Laboratory.