Question 1

Is ECON323 hard at Penn State?

Accepted Answer

Based on 11 student ratings, ECON323 is demanding (difficulty 85/100). Grade accessibility is very high (88/100), meaning most students earn A or B grades.

Question 2

How many hours per week is ECON323?

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 ECON323?

Accepted Answer

Grade accessibility for ECON323 is rated 88/100. The grade distribution across student reports is: A: 38%, B: 50%, C: 13%. The course is assessed primarily through exam-heavy methods.

Question 4

Is attendance mandatory for ECON323?

Accepted Answer

Attendance importance is rated 22/100. Attendance is generally not mandatory, though going to class is always beneficial.

Question 5

What type of assignments does ECON323 have?

Accepted Answer

ECON323 is classified as "Exam-heavy" based on student feedback. Common themes from student ratings include: lecture heavy, test heavy, tough grader, graded by few things. Its difficulty score is 85/100, which reads as demanding.

Question 6

Would students recommend ECON323?

Accepted Answer

67% of students would recommend ECON323. Student satisfaction is rated 58/100. Opinions are mixed, with roughly half of students recommending the course.

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