Question 1

Is BIO139 hard at Sac State?

Accepted Answer

Based on 34 student ratings, BIO139 is demanding (difficulty 78/100). Grade accessibility is very high (90/100), meaning most students earn A or B grades.

Question 2

How many hours per week is BIO139?

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 BIO139?

Accepted Answer

Grade accessibility for BIO139 is rated 90/100. The grade distribution across student reports is: A: 48%, B: 43%, C: 5%, D: 5%. The course is assessed primarily through exam-heavy methods.

Question 4

Is attendance mandatory for BIO139?

Accepted Answer

Attendance importance is rated 77/100. Most students report that attendance is mandatory or strongly encouraged.

Question 5

What type of assignments does BIO139 have?

Accepted Answer

BIO139 is classified as "Exam-heavy" based on student feedback. Common themes from student ratings include: tough grader, beware of pop quizzes, lecture heavy, test heavy. Its difficulty score is 78/100, which reads as demanding.

Question 6

Would students recommend BIO139?

Accepted Answer

50% of students would recommend BIO139. Student satisfaction is rated 68/100. Opinions are mixed, with roughly half of students recommending the course.

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