Question 1

Is BMB400 hard at Penn State?

Accepted Answer

Based on 19 student ratings, BMB400 is about average (difficulty 57/100). Grade accessibility is very high (100/100), meaning most students earn A or B grades.

Question 2

How many hours per week is BMB400?

Accepted Answer

Students rate the workload as moderate compared with other courses. Hours per week are not reported for this class.

Question 3

What is the grading like in BMB400?

Accepted Answer

Grade accessibility for BMB400 is rated 100/100. The grade distribution across student reports is: A: 75%, B: 25%. The course is assessed primarily through exam-heavy methods.

Question 4

Is attendance mandatory for BMB400?

Accepted Answer

Attendance importance is rated 38/100. Attendance is generally not mandatory, though going to class is always beneficial.

Question 5

What type of assignments does BMB400 have?

Accepted Answer

BMB400 is classified as "Exam-heavy" based on student feedback. Common themes from student ratings include: get ready to read, graded by few things, extra credit, clear grading criteria. Its difficulty score is 57/100, which reads as about average.

Question 6

Would students recommend BMB400?

Accepted Answer

33% of students would recommend BMB400. Student satisfaction is rated 71/100. Students have mixed-to-negative feelings about this course.

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