BIOL 106: BIOLOGIC PRIN I
California State University, Northridge
Corequisite: BIOL 106L. Primarily for Biology majors. Half of a two-semester sequence that includes BIOL 107 and BIOL 107L. Selected topics illustrating major concepts in biology, including the scientific process, heredity, evolution, taxonomy and systematics, ecology and animal behavior. Observations, experiments and demonstrations. Emphasis on unifying biological concepts and methods in science. Lecture 3 hours. Available for General Education, Area 5B Biological Science. Students may satisfy the Area 5C Science Laboratory Activity requirement by completing BIOL 106L.
Average GPA: 2.65
Grade distribution records: 3,414 students across 15 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A | 539 | 15.8% |
| A- | 346 | 10.1% |
| B+ | 314 | 9.2% |
| B | 539 | 15.8% |
| B- | 378 | 11.1% |
| C+ | 304 | 8.9% |
| C | 349 | 10.2% |
| C- | 168 | 4.9% |
| D+ | 94 | 2.8% |
| D | 97 | 2.8% |
| D- | 70 | 2.1% |
| F | 216 | 6.3% |
Based on 3,414 student grade records across 15 terms and 7 professors.
Instructors
- Tim J Karels 1,253 students, Average GPA 2.60
- Jeanne M Robertson 1,006 students, Average GPA 2.77
- Kerry J Nickols 400 students, Average GPA 2.74
- Carson Balfour Keller 145 students, Average GPA 2.41
- Georgios Tsounis 144 students, Average GPA 2.88
- Lea Kathryn Richardson 117 students, Average GPA 2.82
- Raphael Ritson-Williams 68 students, Average GPA 2.72