Question 1

Is IE305 hard at Penn State?

Accepted Answer

Based on 40 student ratings, IE305 is demanding (difficulty 91/100). Grade accessibility is moderate (50/100), meaning grades are moderately distributed.

Question 2

How many hours per week is IE305?

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 IE305?

Accepted Answer

Grade accessibility for IE305 is rated 50/100. The grade distribution across student reports is: A: 14%, B: 36%, C: 41%, D: 5%, F: 5%. The course is assessed primarily through project-based methods.

Question 4

Is attendance mandatory for IE305?

Accepted Answer

Attendance importance is rated 33/100. Attendance is generally not mandatory, though going to class is always beneficial.

Question 5

What type of assignments does IE305 have?

Accepted Answer

IE305 is classified as "Project-based" based on student feedback. Common themes from student ratings include: tough grader, graded by few things, test heavy, group projects. Its difficulty score is 91/100, which reads as demanding.

Question 6

Would students recommend IE305?

Accepted Answer

14% of students would recommend IE305. Student satisfaction is rated 28/100. Students have mixed-to-negative feelings about this course.

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