Question 1

Is BIO143 hard at Sac State?

Accepted Answer

Based on 5 student ratings, BIO143 is demanding (difficulty 88/100). Grade accessibility is very high (100/100), meaning most students earn A or B grades.

Question 2

How many hours per week is BIO143?

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 BIO143?

Accepted Answer

Grade accessibility for BIO143 is rated 100/100. The grade distribution across student reports is: A: 50%, B: 50%. The course is assessed primarily through exam-heavy methods.

Question 4

Is attendance mandatory for BIO143?

Accepted Answer

Attendance importance is rated 0/100. Attendance is generally not mandatory, though going to class is always beneficial.

Question 5

What type of assignments does BIO143 have?

Accepted Answer

BIO143 is classified as "Exam-heavy" based on student feedback. Common themes from student ratings include: graded by few things, test heavy, lecture heavy, tough grader. Its difficulty score is 88/100, which reads as demanding.

Question 6

Would students recommend BIO143?

Accepted Answer

40% of students would recommend BIO143. Student satisfaction is rated 60/100. Students have mixed-to-negative feelings about this course.

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