Question 1

Is SE421 hard at Iowa State?

Accepted Answer

Based on 11 student ratings, SE421 is about average (difficulty 56/100). Grade accessibility is moderate (56/100), meaning grades are moderately distributed.

Question 2

How many hours per week is SE421?

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 SE421?

Accepted Answer

Grade accessibility for SE421 is rated 56/100. The grade distribution across student reports is: A: 22%, B: 33%, C: 33%, D: 11%. The course is assessed primarily through exam-heavy methods.

Question 4

Is attendance mandatory for SE421?

Accepted Answer

Attendance importance is rated 18/100. Attendance is generally not mandatory, though going to class is always beneficial.

Question 5

What type of assignments does SE421 have?

Accepted Answer

SE421 is classified as "Exam-heavy" based on student feedback. Common themes from student ratings include: tough grader, test heavy, lecture heavy, lots of homework. Its difficulty score is 56/100, which reads as about average.

Question 6

Would students recommend SE421?

Accepted Answer

9% of students would recommend SE421. Student satisfaction is rated 27/100. Students have mixed-to-negative feelings about this course.

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