Question 1

Is EARTH105 hard at Penn State?

Accepted Answer

Based on 20 student ratings, EARTH105 is about average (difficulty 44/100). Grade accessibility is very high (100/100), meaning most students earn A or B grades.

Question 2

How many hours per week is EARTH105?

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 EARTH105?

Accepted Answer

Grade accessibility for EARTH105 is rated 100/100. The grade distribution across student reports is: A: 100%. The course is assessed primarily through project-based methods.

Question 4

Is attendance mandatory for EARTH105?

Accepted Answer

Attendance importance is rated 25/100. Attendance is generally not mandatory, though going to class is always beneficial.

Question 5

What type of assignments does EARTH105 have?

Accepted Answer

EARTH105 is classified as "Project-based" based on student feedback. Common themes from student ratings include: group projects, graded by few things, lecture heavy, clear grading criteria. Its difficulty score is 44/100, which reads as about average.

Question 6

Would students recommend EARTH105?

Accepted Answer

88% of students would recommend EARTH105. Student satisfaction is rated 83/100. This course is generally well-regarded by students who have taken it.

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