Question 1

Is IST521 hard at Penn State?

Accepted Answer

Based on 4 student ratings, IST521 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 IST521?

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 IST521?

Accepted Answer

Grade accessibility for IST521 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 IST521?

Accepted Answer

Attendance importance is rated 100/100. Most students report that attendance is mandatory or strongly encouraged.

Question 5

What type of assignments does IST521 have?

Accepted Answer

IST521 is classified as "Project-based" based on student feedback. Common themes from student ratings include: get ready to read, group projects, tough grader, participation matters. Its difficulty score is 80/100, which reads as demanding.

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