Question 1

Is CM501 hard at BU?

Accepted Answer

Based on 14 student ratings, CM501 is demanding (difficulty 74/100). Grade accessibility is very high (92/100), meaning most students earn A or B grades.

Question 2

How many hours per week is CM501?

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 CM501?

Accepted Answer

Grade accessibility for CM501 is rated 92/100. The grade distribution across student reports is: A: 42%, B: 50%, D: 8%. The course is assessed primarily through project-based methods.

Question 4

Is attendance mandatory for CM501?

Accepted Answer

Attendance importance is rated 100/100. Most students report that attendance is mandatory or strongly encouraged.

Question 5

What type of assignments does CM501 have?

Accepted Answer

CM501 is classified as "Project-based" based on student feedback. Common themes from student ratings include: participation matters, tough grader, get ready to read, lecture heavy. Its difficulty score is 74/100, which reads as demanding.

Question 6

Would students recommend CM501?

Accepted Answer

36% of students would recommend CM501. Student satisfaction is rated 57/100. Students have mixed-to-negative feelings about this course.

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