Question 1

Is BI260 hard at BU?

Accepted Answer

Based on 17 student ratings, BI260 is demanding (difficulty 85/100). Grade accessibility is very high (100/100), meaning most students earn A or B grades.

Question 2

How many hours per week is BI260?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

What is the grading like in BI260?

Accepted Answer

Grade accessibility for BI260 is rated 100/100. The grade distribution across student reports is: A: 43%, B: 57%. The course is assessed primarily through exam-heavy methods.

Question 4

Is attendance mandatory for BI260?

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 BI260 have?

Accepted Answer

BI260 is classified as "Exam-heavy" based on student feedback. Common themes from student ratings include: tough grader, test heavy, lecture heavy, participation matters. Its difficulty score is 85/100, which reads as demanding.

Question 6

Would students recommend BI260?

Accepted Answer

53% of students would recommend BI260. Student satisfaction is rated 67/100. Opinions are mixed, with roughly half of students recommending the course.

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