What are the most recommended courses at Cornell University?

Based on student ratings aggregated from across the web, the most recommended courses at Cornell University include ILROB1220, ANSC2400 (Biology of Reproduction), PHYS1116 (Physics I: Mechanics and Special Relativity). Courses students recommend most to their peers. See the full ranked list above and open any course for the detailed breakdown.

How are the most recommended courses at Cornell determined?

Each course is scored on rec. rate, a 0–100 measure built from student ratings and sentiment aggregated across the web, and ranked accordingly. Courses students recommend most to their peers. Students can also add their own reviews on each course page.

Is this ranking based on real student feedback?

Yes. The ratings aggregate real student feedback, so each score reflects many data points rather than one opinion. We show how many ratings back each course so you can gauge confidence, and written student reviews add firsthand detail on top.

Top Classes to Take at Cornell: Most Recommended

The most recommended classes at Cornell University: courses students say are worth taking, based on "would take again" ratings from real reviews.

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Most Recommended Courses

Top 25 · courses students recommend most to their peers

1
ILROB1220Organizational Behavior
96% would retake4.0 out of 5 stars4.0· 68 ratings
96%
2
ANSC2400Biology of ReproductionAnimal Science
93% would retake5.0 out of 5 stars5.0· 34 ratings
93%
3
PHYS1116Physics I: Mechanics and Special RelativityPhysics
92% would retake4.5 out of 5 stars4.5· 60 ratings
92%
4
PSYCH3250Psychology
92% would retake4.7 out of 5 stars4.7· 30 ratings
92%
5
PSYCH 1101Introduction to PsychologyPsychology
91% would retake4.5 out of 5 stars4.5· 86 ratings
91%
6
EAS1540Introductory OceanographyEarth Science
91% would retake4.7 out of 5 stars4.7· 54 ratings
91%
7
SYSEN5880Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering
91% would retake5.0 out of 5 stars5.0· 38 ratings
91%
8
ENGL1170FWS: Short StoriesEnglish
91% would retake4.8 out of 5 stars4.8· 38 ratings
91%
9
GOVT3281Constitutional PoliticsGovernment
91% would retake4.8 out of 5 stars4.8· 24 ratings
91%
10
MATH2310Linear Algebra for Data ScienceMathematics
90% would retake4.3 out of 5 stars4.3· 21 ratings
90%
11
ASTRO1101From New Worlds to Black HolesAstronomy
89% would retake4.7 out of 5 stars4.7· 46 ratings
89%
12
CS 2112Object-Oriented Design and Data Structures - HonorsComputer Science
89% would retake4.8 out of 5 stars4.8· 30 ratings
89%
13
PHYS3316Basics of Quantum MechanicsPhysics
89% would retake4.6 out of 5 stars4.6· 19 ratings
89%
14
ILRLR2060Law
89% would retake4.7 out of 5 stars4.7· 19 ratings
89%
15
AEM4655Business
89% would retake5.0 out of 5 stars5.0· 18 ratings
89%
16
STSCI4740Statistics
89% would retake4.9 out of 5 stars4.9· 18 ratings
89%
17
NTRES3100Science
89% would retake4.8 out of 5 stars4.8· 18 ratings
89%
18
CS4411Practicum in Operating SystemsComputer Science
89% would retake5.0 out of 5 stars5.0· 18 ratings
89%
19
WIKI2021Classics
89% would retake4.8 out of 5 stars4.8· 18 ratings
89%
20
SPAN2070Intermediate Spanish for the Medical and Health ProfessionsLanguages
89% would retake4.8 out of 5 stars4.8· 18 ratings
89%
21
GOVT2817Political Science
88% would retake4.6 out of 5 stars4.6· 49 ratings
88%
22
NTRES2100Introductory Field BiologyScience
88% would retake5.0 out of 5 stars5.0· 17 ratings
88%
23
CHEM 1560Introduction to General ChemistryChemistry
88% would retake4.7 out of 5 stars4.7· 17 ratings
88%
24
CHIN1101Beginning Mandarin ILanguages
88% would retake4.8 out of 5 stars4.8· 17 ratings
88%
25
HIST1600History of Law: Great TrialsHistory
88% would retake4.5 out of 5 stars4.5· 17 ratings
88%

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