Question 1

Is BIO109 hard at NIU?

Accepted Answer

Based on 19 student ratings, BIO109 is demanding (difficulty 64/100). Grade accessibility is very high (90/100), meaning most students earn A or B grades.

Question 2

How many hours per week is BIO109?

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 BIO109?

Accepted Answer

Grade accessibility for BIO109 is rated 90/100. The grade distribution across student reports is: A: 50%, B: 40%, C: 10%. The course is assessed primarily through exam-heavy methods.

Question 4

Is attendance mandatory for BIO109?

Accepted Answer

Attendance importance is rated 9/100. Attendance is generally not mandatory, though going to class is always beneficial.

Question 5

What type of assignments does BIO109 have?

Accepted Answer

BIO109 is classified as "Exam-heavy" based on student feedback. Common themes from student ratings include: lecture heavy, test heavy, clear grading criteria, graded by few things. Its difficulty score is 64/100, which reads as demanding.

Question 6

Would students recommend BIO109?

Accepted Answer

50% of students would recommend BIO109. Student satisfaction is rated 58/100. Opinions are mixed, with roughly half of students recommending the course.

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