Question 1

Is COSC300 hard at Duquesne?

Accepted Answer

Based on 19 student ratings, COSC300 is demanding (difficulty 83/100). Grade accessibility is moderate (46/100), meaning grades are moderately distributed.

Question 2

How many hours per week is COSC300?

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 COSC300?

Accepted Answer

Grade accessibility for COSC300 is rated 46/100. The grade distribution across student reports is: A: 38%, B: 8%, C: 31%, D: 15%, F: 8%. The course is assessed primarily through exam-heavy methods.

Question 4

Is attendance mandatory for COSC300?

Accepted Answer

Attendance importance is rated 25/100. Attendance is generally not mandatory, though going to class is always beneficial.

Question 5

What type of assignments does COSC300 have?

Accepted Answer

COSC300 is classified as "Exam-heavy" based on student feedback. Common themes from student ratings include: tough grader, lots of homework, lecture heavy, clear grading criteria. Its difficulty score is 83/100, which reads as demanding.

Question 6

Would students recommend COSC300?

Accepted Answer

47% of students would recommend COSC300. Student satisfaction is rated 61/100. Students have mixed-to-negative feelings about this course.

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