Question 1

Is PHYS116 hard at Amherst?

Accepted Answer

Based on 10 student ratings, PHYS116 is demanding (difficulty 68/100). Grade accessibility is very high (80/100), meaning most students earn A or B grades.

Question 2

How many hours per week is PHYS116?

Accepted Answer

Students rate the workload as moderate compared with other courses. Hours per week are not reported for this class.

Question 3

What is the grading like in PHYS116?

Accepted Answer

Grade accessibility for PHYS116 is rated 80/100. The grade distribution across student reports is: A: 80%, D: 20%. The course is assessed primarily through exam-heavy methods.

Question 4

Is attendance mandatory for PHYS116?

Accepted Answer

Attendance importance is rated 33/100. Attendance is generally not mandatory, though going to class is always beneficial.

Question 5

What type of assignments does PHYS116 have?

Accepted Answer

PHYS116 is classified as "Exam-heavy" based on student feedback. Common themes from student ratings include: lecture heavy, lots of homework, test heavy, clear grading criteria. Its difficulty score is 68/100, which reads as demanding.

Question 6

Would students recommend PHYS116?

Accepted Answer

56% of students would recommend PHYS116. Student satisfaction is rated 64/100. Opinions are mixed, with roughly half of students recommending the course.

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