Question 1

Is CS552 hard at BU?

Accepted Answer

Based on 18 student ratings, CS552 is demanding (difficulty 90/100). Grade accessibility is very high (80/100), meaning most students earn A or B grades.

Question 2

How many hours per week is CS552?

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 CS552?

Accepted Answer

Grade accessibility for CS552 is rated 80/100. The grade distribution across student reports is: A: 40%, B: 40%, C: 20%. The course is assessed primarily through project-based methods.

Question 4

Is attendance mandatory for CS552?

Accepted Answer

Attendance importance is rated 27/100. Attendance is generally not mandatory, though going to class is always beneficial.

Question 5

What type of assignments does CS552 have?

Accepted Answer

CS552 is classified as "Project-based" based on student feedback. Common themes from student ratings include: tough grader, lots of homework, graded by few things, participation matters. Its difficulty score is 90/100, which reads as demanding.

Question 6

Would students recommend CS552?

Accepted Answer

69% of students would recommend CS552. Student satisfaction is rated 81/100. Opinions are mixed, with roughly half of students recommending the course.

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