Question 1

Is BIO111 hard at Cal Poly?

Accepted Answer

Based on 17 student ratings, BIO111 is demanding (difficulty 78/100). Grade accessibility is high (73/100), meaning most students earn A or B grades.

Question 2

How many hours per week is BIO111?

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 BIO111?

Accepted Answer

Grade accessibility for BIO111 is rated 73/100. The grade distribution across student reports is: A: 20%, B: 53%, C: 27%. The course is assessed primarily through exam-heavy methods.

Question 4

Is attendance mandatory for BIO111?

Accepted Answer

Attendance importance is rated 6/100. Attendance is generally not mandatory, though going to class is always beneficial.

Question 5

What type of assignments does BIO111 have?

Accepted Answer

BIO111 is classified as "Exam-heavy" based on student feedback. Common themes from student ratings include: lecture heavy, test heavy, graded by few things, get ready to read. Its difficulty score is 78/100, which reads as demanding.

Question 6

Would students recommend BIO111?

Accepted Answer

41% of students would recommend BIO111. Student satisfaction is rated 67/100. Students have mixed-to-negative feelings about this course.

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