Question 1

Is BIO280 hard at Mercer?

Accepted Answer

Based on 8 student ratings, BIO280 is demanding (difficulty 70/100). Grade accessibility is very high (88/100), meaning most students earn A or B grades.

Question 2

How many hours per week is BIO280?

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 BIO280?

Accepted Answer

Grade accessibility for BIO280 is rated 88/100. The grade distribution across student reports is: A: 50%, B: 38%, C: 13%. The course is assessed primarily through project-based methods.

Question 4

Is attendance mandatory for BIO280?

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 BIO280 have?

Accepted Answer

BIO280 is classified as "Project-based" based on student feedback. Common themes from student ratings include: lecture heavy, tough grader, get ready to read, group projects. Its difficulty score is 70/100, which reads as demanding.

Question 6

Would students recommend BIO280?

Accepted Answer

63% of students would recommend BIO280. Student satisfaction is rated 68/100. Opinions are mixed, with roughly half of students recommending the course.

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