Question 1

Is CS521 hard at BU?

Accepted Answer

Based on 28 student ratings, CS521 is demanding (difficulty 61/100). Grade accessibility is very high (95/100), meaning most students earn A or B grades.

Question 2

How many hours per week is CS521?

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 CS521?

Accepted Answer

Grade accessibility for CS521 is rated 95/100. The grade distribution across student reports is: A: 60%, B: 35%, C: 5%. The course is assessed primarily through mixed methods.

Question 4

Is attendance mandatory for CS521?

Accepted Answer

Attendance importance is rated 5/100. Attendance is generally not mandatory, though going to class is always beneficial.

Question 5

What type of assignments does CS521 have?

Accepted Answer

CS521 is classified as "Mixed" based on student feedback. Common themes from student ratings include: lots of homework, get ready to read, lecture heavy, graded by few things. Its difficulty score is 61/100, which reads as demanding.

Question 6

Would students recommend CS521?

Accepted Answer

50% of students would recommend CS521. Student satisfaction is rated 56/100. Opinions are mixed, with roughly half of students recommending the course.

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