Question 1

Is BIO17 hard at Brandeis?

Accepted Answer

Based on 12 student ratings, BIO17 is demanding (difficulty 70/100). Grade accessibility is very high (83/100), meaning most students earn A or B grades.

Question 2

How many hours per week is BIO17?

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 BIO17?

Accepted Answer

Grade accessibility for BIO17 is rated 83/100. The grade distribution across student reports is: A: 67%, B: 17%, D: 17%. The course is assessed primarily through exam-heavy methods.

Question 4

Is attendance mandatory for BIO17?

Accepted Answer

Attendance importance is rated 56/100. Attendance policies vary by instructor, but showing up is generally recommended.

Question 5

What type of assignments does BIO17 have?

Accepted Answer

BIO17 is classified as "Exam-heavy" based on student feedback. Common themes from student ratings include: tough grader, get ready to read, lecture heavy, participation matters. Its difficulty score is 70/100, which reads as demanding.

Question 6

Would students recommend BIO17?

Accepted Answer

18% of students would recommend BIO17. Student satisfaction is rated 42/100. Students have mixed-to-negative feelings about this course.

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