Question 1

Is PHY101 hard at John Jay?

Accepted Answer

Based on 28 student ratings, PHY101 is demanding (difficulty 71/100). Grade accessibility is high (73/100), meaning most students earn A or B grades.

Question 2

How many hours per week is PHY101?

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 PHY101?

Accepted Answer

Grade accessibility for PHY101 is rated 73/100. The grade distribution across student reports is: A: 36%, B: 36%, C: 18%, D: 9%. The course is assessed primarily through exam-heavy methods.

Question 4

Is attendance mandatory for PHY101?

Accepted Answer

Attendance importance is rated 81/100. Most students report that attendance is mandatory or strongly encouraged.

Question 5

What type of assignments does PHY101 have?

Accepted Answer

PHY101 is classified as "Exam-heavy" based on student feedback. Common themes from student ratings include: tough grader, lots of homework, lecture heavy, test heavy. Its difficulty score is 71/100, which reads as demanding.

Question 6

Would students recommend PHY101?

Accepted Answer

46% of students would recommend PHY101. Student satisfaction is rated 57/100. Students have mixed-to-negative feelings about this course.

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