Question 1

Is BCS120 hard at Marshall?

Accepted Answer

Based on 36 student ratings, BCS120 is demanding (difficulty 88/100). Grade accessibility is high (67/100), meaning most students earn A or B grades.

Question 2

How many hours per week is BCS120?

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 BCS120?

Accepted Answer

Grade accessibility for BCS120 is rated 67/100. The grade distribution across student reports is: A: 38%, B: 29%, C: 14%, D: 19%. The course is assessed primarily through exam-heavy methods.

Question 4

Is attendance mandatory for BCS120?

Accepted Answer

Attendance importance is rated 33/100. Attendance is generally not mandatory, though going to class is always beneficial.

Question 5

What type of assignments does BCS120 have?

Accepted Answer

BCS120 is classified as "Exam-heavy" based on student feedback. Common themes from student ratings include: test heavy, lecture heavy, tough grader, graded by few things. Its difficulty score is 88/100, which reads as demanding.

Question 6

Would students recommend BCS120?

Accepted Answer

31% of students would recommend BCS120. Student satisfaction is rated 57/100. Students have mixed-to-negative feelings about this course.

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