Question 1

Is CS163 hard at PSU?

Accepted Answer

Based on 30 student ratings, CS163 is demanding (difficulty 88/100). Grade accessibility is high (75/100), meaning most students earn A or B grades.

Question 2

How many hours per week is CS163?

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 CS163?

Accepted Answer

Grade accessibility for CS163 is rated 75/100. The grade distribution across student reports is: A: 50%, B: 25%, D: 15%, F: 10%. The course is assessed primarily through exam-heavy methods.

Question 4

Is attendance mandatory for CS163?

Accepted Answer

Attendance importance is rated 76/100. Most students report that attendance is mandatory or strongly encouraged.

Question 5

What type of assignments does CS163 have?

Accepted Answer

CS163 is classified as "Exam-heavy" based on student feedback. Common themes from student ratings include: lots of homework, test heavy, lecture heavy, tough grader. Its difficulty score is 88/100, which reads as demanding.

Question 6

Would students recommend CS163?

Accepted Answer

59% of students would recommend CS163. Student satisfaction is rated 57/100. Opinions are mixed, with roughly half of students recommending the course.

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