Question 1

Is CS558 hard at PSU?

Accepted Answer

Based on 22 student ratings, CS558 is demanding (difficulty 88/100). Grade accessibility is high (71/100), meaning most students earn A or B grades.

Question 2

How many hours per week is CS558?

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 CS558?

Accepted Answer

Grade accessibility for CS558 is rated 71/100. The grade distribution across student reports is: A: 29%, B: 43%, C: 14%, F: 14%. The course is assessed primarily through exam-heavy methods.

Question 4

Is attendance mandatory for CS558?

Accepted Answer

Attendance importance is rated 17/100. Attendance is generally not mandatory, though going to class is always beneficial.

Question 5

What type of assignments does CS558 have?

Accepted Answer

CS558 is classified as "Exam-heavy" based on student feedback. Common themes from student ratings include: tough grader, lots of homework, lecture heavy, test heavy. Its difficulty score is 88/100, which reads as demanding.

Question 6

Would students recommend CS558?

Accepted Answer

45% of students would recommend CS558. Student satisfaction is rated 55/100. Students have mixed-to-negative feelings about this course.

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