Question 1

Is POL273 hard at John Jay?

Accepted Answer

Based on 32 student ratings, POL273 is demanding (difficulty 79/100). Grade accessibility is high (71/100), meaning most students earn A or B grades.

Question 2

How many hours per week is POL273?

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 POL273?

Accepted Answer

Grade accessibility for POL273 is rated 71/100. The grade distribution across student reports is: A: 43%, B: 29%, C: 29%. The course is assessed primarily through exam-heavy methods.

Question 4

Is attendance mandatory for POL273?

Accepted Answer

Attendance importance is rated 87/100. Most students report that attendance is mandatory or strongly encouraged.

Question 5

What type of assignments does POL273 have?

Accepted Answer

POL273 is classified as "Exam-heavy" based on student feedback. Common themes from student ratings include: get ready to read, tough grader, beware of pop quizzes, lecture heavy. Its difficulty score is 79/100, which reads as demanding.

Question 6

Would students recommend POL273?

Accepted Answer

30% of students would recommend POL273. Student satisfaction is rated 48/100. Students have mixed-to-negative feelings about this course.

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