Question 1

Is CS553 hard at IIT?

Accepted Answer

Based on 30 student ratings, CS553 is demanding (difficulty 87/100). Grade accessibility is very high (81/100), meaning most students earn A or B grades.

Question 2

How many hours per week is CS553?

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 CS553?

Accepted Answer

Grade accessibility for CS553 is rated 81/100. The grade distribution across student reports is: A: 57%, B: 24%, C: 19%. The course is assessed primarily through exam-heavy methods.

Question 4

Is attendance mandatory for CS553?

Accepted Answer

Attendance importance is rated 22/100. Attendance is generally not mandatory, though going to class is always beneficial.

Question 5

What type of assignments does CS553 have?

Accepted Answer

CS553 is classified as "Exam-heavy" based on student feedback. Common themes from student ratings include: tough grader, lots of homework, test heavy, lecture heavy. Its difficulty score is 87/100, which reads as demanding.

Question 6

Would students recommend CS553?

Accepted Answer

35% of students would recommend CS553. Student satisfaction is rated 57/100. Students have mixed-to-negative feelings about this course.

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