Question 1

Is BIO223 hard at Mt Holyoke?

Accepted Answer

Based on 21 student ratings, BIO223 is demanding (difficulty 81/100). Grade accessibility is very high (100/100), meaning most students earn A or B grades.

Question 2

How many hours per week is BIO223?

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 BIO223?

Accepted Answer

Grade accessibility for BIO223 is rated 100/100. The grade distribution across student reports is: A: 64%, B: 36%. The course is assessed primarily through project-based methods.

Question 4

Is attendance mandatory for BIO223?

Accepted Answer

Attendance importance is rated 75/100. Most students report that attendance is mandatory or strongly encouraged.

Question 5

What type of assignments does BIO223 have?

Accepted Answer

BIO223 is classified as "Project-based" based on student feedback. Common themes from student ratings include: tough grader, lecture heavy, participation matters, lots of homework. Its difficulty score is 81/100, which reads as demanding.

Question 6

Would students recommend BIO223?

Accepted Answer

56% of students would recommend BIO223. Student satisfaction is rated 72/100. Opinions are mixed, with roughly half of students recommending the course.

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