What are the lightest workload courses at Arizona State University?

Based on student ratings aggregated from across the web, the lightest workload courses at Arizona State University include CON101 (Construction and Culture: a Built Environment), MET351, PUP200 (Cities in Cinema). Courses with the lowest reported time investment. See the full ranked list above and open any course for the detailed breakdown.

How are the lightest workload courses at ASU determined?

Each course is scored on time inv, a 0–100 measure built from student ratings and sentiment aggregated across the web, and ranked accordingly. Courses with the lowest reported time investment. Students can also add their own reviews on each course page.

Is this ranking based on real student feedback?

Yes. The ratings aggregate real student feedback, so each score reflects many data points rather than one opinion. We show how many ratings back each course so you can gauge confidence, and written student reviews add firsthand detail on top.

Easy Classes at ASU: Lightest Workload Courses

Easy classes at Arizona State University ranked by workload. Find courses with the lowest time commitment, perfect for balancing a heavy semester or picking electives.

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Lightest Workload Courses

Top 25 · courses with the lowest reported time investment

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1
CON101Construction and Culture: a Built EnvironmentConstruction
33/100 time needed4.8 out of 5 stars4.8· 120 ratings
33/100
2
MET351Engineering
34/100 time needed5.0 out of 5 stars5.0· 22 ratings
34/100
3
PUP200Cities in CinemaUrban Planning
35/100 time needed4.3 out of 5 stars4.3· 104 ratings
35/100
4
THF160Introduction to StorytellingTheater
35/100 time needed4.3 out of 5 stars4.3· 69 ratings
35/100
5
WPC301Accounting
35/100 time needed4.1 out of 5 stars4.1· 26 ratings
35/100
6
GRA101Designing LifeGraphic Arts
36/100 time needed4.4 out of 5 stars4.4· 58 ratings
36/100
7
PHS208Physical Sciences
36/100 time needed4.8 out of 5 stars4.8· 35 ratings
36/100
8
DCE124Latin/Swing/Ballroom IDance
36/100 time needed4.6 out of 5 stars4.6· 20 ratings
36/100
9
SWU171Introduction to Social WorkSocial Work
37/100 time needed4.5 out of 5 stars4.5· 151 ratings
37/100
10
GPH210Society and EnvironmentGeography
37/100 time needed4.8 out of 5 stars4.8· 76 ratings
37/100
11
JUS207Homicide and Serial KillersJustice Studies
37/100 time needed4.8 out of 5 stars4.8· 74 ratings
37/100
12
ABS360Southwest Home GardeningAnthropology
37/100 time needed4.7 out of 5 stars4.7· 45 ratings
37/100
13
PAF300Public Management and AdministrationEnglish
38/100 time needed5.0 out of 5 stars5.0· 84 ratings
38/100
14
CHS100Kinesiology
38/100 time needed4.0 out of 5 stars4.0· 37 ratings
38/100
15
ASB362People and PlantsAnthropology
38/100 time needed4.9 out of 5 stars4.9· 34 ratings
38/100
16
BIO130Introduction to Environmental ScienceBiology
39/100 time needed4.6 out of 5 stars4.6· 148 ratings
39/100
17
GPH381Geography of Natural ResourcesGeography
39/100 time needed4.5 out of 5 stars4.5· 50 ratings
39/100
18
DCE125Nonmajors Afro-Latin/Salsa IDance
39/100 time needed5.0 out of 5 stars5.0· 27 ratings
39/100
19
ASB250Introduction to Evolution and MedicineAnthropology
40/100 time needed5.0 out of 5 stars5.0· 35 ratings
40/100
20
GPH267Extreme WeatherGeography
40/100 time needed4.7 out of 5 stars4.7· 34 ratings
40/100
21
GRA440Finding PurposeGraphic Arts
40/100 time needed4.8 out of 5 stars4.8· 29 ratings
40/100
22
SGS303Global TrendsPolitical Science
40/100 time needed4.4 out of 5 stars4.4· 23 ratings
40/100
23
WAC107Introduction to Academic WritingEnglish
41/100 time needed4.6 out of 5 stars4.6· 48 ratings
41/100
24
DAT250Data Science and SocietyMathematics
41/100 time needed4.5 out of 5 stars4.5· 38 ratings
41/100
25
TEL111Exploration of EducationEducation
41/100 time needed4.8 out of 5 stars4.8· 17 ratings
41/100

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How this is ranked

Ranked by time investment, lowest first: how much outside work students report.

Scores run 0 to 100 and come from student ratings, aggregated across the web where we have them and from reviews written here otherwise. Courses with too few ratings aren't ranked. Each score is adjusted for how many ratings back it: a class with only a few is pulled toward the school average, so its score here can differ a little from its course page. Each row shows how many ratings back it. Graduate-level classes, peer mentor, practicum, independent study, internship and research sections, labs and one-credit courses are left out.