Question 1

Is SOILS101 hard at Penn State?

Accepted Answer

Based on 59 student ratings, SOILS101 is demanding (difficulty 73/100). Grade accessibility is high (64/100), meaning most students earn A or B grades.

Question 2

How many hours per week is SOILS101?

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 SOILS101?

Accepted Answer

Grade accessibility for SOILS101 is rated 64/100. The grade distribution across student reports is: A: 27%, B: 36%, C: 21%, D: 15%. The course is assessed primarily through exam-heavy methods.

Question 4

Is attendance mandatory for SOILS101?

Accepted Answer

Attendance importance is rated 36/100. Attendance is generally not mandatory, though going to class is always beneficial.

Question 5

What type of assignments does SOILS101 have?

Accepted Answer

SOILS101 is classified as "Exam-heavy" based on student feedback. Common themes from student ratings include: lecture heavy, tough grader, test heavy, graded by few things. Its difficulty score is 73/100, which reads as demanding.

Question 6

Would students recommend SOILS101?

Accepted Answer

42% of students would recommend SOILS101. Student satisfaction is rated 59/100. Students have mixed-to-negative feelings about this course.

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