Question 1

Is ECON454 hard at Penn State?

Accepted Answer

Based on 14 student ratings, ECON454 is demanding (difficulty 80/100). Grade accessibility is very high (100/100), meaning most students earn A or B grades.

Question 2

How many hours per week is ECON454?

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 ECON454?

Accepted Answer

Grade accessibility for ECON454 is rated 100/100. The grade distribution across student reports is: A: 45%, B: 55%. The course is assessed primarily through project-based methods.

Question 4

Is attendance mandatory for ECON454?

Accepted Answer

Attendance importance is rated 50/100. Attendance policies vary by instructor, but showing up is generally recommended.

Question 5

What type of assignments does ECON454 have?

Accepted Answer

ECON454 is classified as "Project-based" based on student feedback. Common themes from student ratings include: group projects, tough grader, graded by few things, lecture heavy. Its difficulty score is 80/100, which reads as demanding.

Question 6

Would students recommend ECON454?

Accepted Answer

36% of students would recommend ECON454. Student satisfaction is rated 44/100. Students have mixed-to-negative feelings about this course.

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