Question 1

Is PHIL170 hard at Duquesne?

Accepted Answer

Based on 20 student ratings, PHIL170 is demanding (difficulty 83/100). Grade accessibility is high (78/100), meaning most students earn A or B grades.

Question 2

How many hours per week is PHIL170?

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 PHIL170?

Accepted Answer

Grade accessibility for PHIL170 is rated 78/100. The grade distribution across student reports is: A: 39%, B: 39%, C: 17%, D: 6%. The course is assessed primarily through exam-heavy methods.

Question 4

Is attendance mandatory for PHIL170?

Accepted Answer

Attendance importance is rated 89/100. Most students report that attendance is mandatory or strongly encouraged.

Question 5

What type of assignments does PHIL170 have?

Accepted Answer

PHIL170 is classified as "Exam-heavy" based on student feedback. Common themes from student ratings include: lecture heavy, graded by few things, tough grader, participation matters. Its difficulty score is 83/100, which reads as demanding.

Question 6

Would students recommend PHIL170?

Accepted Answer

35% of students would recommend PHIL170. Student satisfaction is rated 58/100. Students have mixed-to-negative feelings about this course.

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