Question 1

Is BIO135 hard at Palomar?

Accepted Answer

Based on 9 student ratings, BIO135 is demanding (difficulty 78/100). Grade accessibility is very high (83/100), meaning most students earn A or B grades.

Question 2

How many hours per week is BIO135?

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 BIO135?

Accepted Answer

Grade accessibility for BIO135 is rated 83/100. The grade distribution across student reports is: A: 50%, B: 33%, D: 17%. The course is assessed primarily through mixed methods.

Question 4

Is attendance mandatory for BIO135?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

What type of assignments does BIO135 have?

Accepted Answer

BIO135 is classified as "Mixed" based on student feedback. Common themes from student ratings include: clear grading criteria, test heavy, tough grader, lots of homework. Its difficulty score is 78/100, which reads as demanding.

Question 6

Would students recommend BIO135?

Accepted Answer

50% of students would recommend BIO135. Student satisfaction is rated 67/100. Opinions are mixed, with roughly half of students recommending the course.

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