Question 1

Is COMS472 hard at Iowa State?

Accepted Answer

Based on 8 student ratings, COMS472 is demanding (difficulty 90/100). Grade accessibility is high (75/100), meaning most students earn A or B grades.

Question 2

How many hours per week is COMS472?

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 COMS472?

Accepted Answer

Grade accessibility for COMS472 is rated 75/100. The grade distribution across student reports is: A: 50%, B: 25%, C: 25%. The course is assessed primarily through exam-heavy methods.

Question 4

Is attendance mandatory for COMS472?

Accepted Answer

Attendance importance is rated 0/100. Attendance is generally not mandatory, though going to class is always beneficial.

Question 5

What type of assignments does COMS472 have?

Accepted Answer

COMS472 is classified as "Exam-heavy" based on student feedback. Common themes from student ratings include: lots of homework, lecture heavy, tough grader, get ready to read. Its difficulty score is 90/100, which reads as demanding.

Question 6

Would students recommend COMS472?

Accepted Answer

25% of students would recommend COMS472. Student satisfaction is rated 40/100. Students have mixed-to-negative feelings about this course.

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