Question 1

Is ME221 hard at Mason?

Accepted Answer

Based on 42 student ratings, ME221 is about average (difficulty 54/100). Grade accessibility is very high (95/100), meaning most students earn A or B grades.

Question 2

How many hours per week is ME221?

Accepted Answer

Students rate the workload as moderate compared with other courses. Hours per week are not reported for this class.

Question 3

What is the grading like in ME221?

Accepted Answer

Grade accessibility for ME221 is rated 95/100. The grade distribution across student reports is: A: 56%, B: 38%, C: 5%. The course is assessed primarily through project-based methods.

Question 4

Is attendance mandatory for ME221?

Accepted Answer

Attendance importance is rated 93/100. Most students report that attendance is mandatory or strongly encouraged.

Question 5

What type of assignments does ME221 have?

Accepted Answer

ME221 is classified as "Project-based" based on student feedback. Common themes from student ratings include: clear grading criteria, graded by few things, lecture heavy, get ready to read. Its difficulty score is 54/100, which reads as about average.

Question 6

Would students recommend ME221?

Accepted Answer

60% of students would recommend ME221. Student satisfaction is rated 72/100. Opinions are mixed, with roughly half of students recommending the course.

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