Question 1

Is BI417 hard at PSU?

Accepted Answer

Based on 10 student ratings, BI417 is demanding (difficulty 80/100). Grade accessibility is very high (88/100), meaning most students earn A or B grades.

Question 2

How many hours per week is BI417?

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 BI417?

Accepted Answer

Grade accessibility for BI417 is rated 88/100. The grade distribution across student reports is: A: 63%, B: 25%, D: 13%. The course is assessed primarily through exam-heavy methods.

Question 4

Is attendance mandatory for BI417?

Accepted Answer

Attendance importance is rated 70/100. Most students report that attendance is mandatory or strongly encouraged.

Question 5

What type of assignments does BI417 have?

Accepted Answer

BI417 is classified as "Exam-heavy" based on student feedback. Common themes from student ratings include: lecture heavy, test heavy, graded by few things, tough grader. Its difficulty score is 80/100, which reads as demanding.

Question 6

Would students recommend BI417?

Accepted Answer

63% of students would recommend BI417. Student satisfaction is rated 72/100. Opinions are mixed, with roughly half of students recommending the course.

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