Introductory Biology: Ecology and Evolution
Ecology, evolution, biodiversity, and the diversity of life on Earth.
LSA Natural SciencePre-Med
Workload
10
hrs / week
above BIOLOGY avg (7.9 hrs)
Difficulty
3/5
Moderate
above BIOLOGY avg (2.2)
Median grade
B+
mean 3.2 GPA
below BIOLOGY avg (3.31 GPA)
% earning A
33%
A+, A, or A−
Grade distribution
Median B+ · Mean 3.20 GPA
2%
13%
18%
23%
22%
12%
5%
3%
1%
1%
A+
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D+
D
D-
E
Sections
| Section | Professor | Meets | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | Patricia Wittkopp | TTh 10:00–11:30 | 400/450 |
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How to read these numbers
- Workload — total hours/week including lecture, assignments, and exam prep.
- Difficulty (1–5) — conceptual rigor and pace, not just hours.
- Median grade — the middle student's final letter; mean GPAaverages everyone's grade points.
- % earning A — share of students finishing with A+, A, or A−.
- Comparisons are against this subject's average, so you can tell whether a number is high for the discipline.