Question 1

Is ECON480 hard at Penn State?

Accepted Answer

Based on 10 student ratings, ECON480 is demanding (difficulty 70/100). Grade accessibility is high (75/100), meaning most students earn A or B grades.

Question 2

How many hours per week is ECON480?

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 ECON480?

Accepted Answer

Grade accessibility for ECON480 is rated 75/100. The grade distribution across student reports is: A: 50%, B: 25%, D: 25%. The course is assessed primarily through exam-heavy methods.

Question 4

Is attendance mandatory for ECON480?

Accepted Answer

Attendance importance is rated 20/100. Attendance is generally not mandatory, though going to class is always beneficial.

Question 5

What type of assignments does ECON480 have?

Accepted Answer

ECON480 is classified as "Exam-heavy" based on student feedback. Common themes from student ratings include: graded by few things, test heavy, lots of homework, extra credit. Its difficulty score is 70/100, which reads as demanding.

Question 6

Would students recommend ECON480?

Accepted Answer

40% of students would recommend ECON480. Student satisfaction is rated 52/100. Students have mixed-to-negative feelings about this course.

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