Question 1

Is BIO15 hard at Santa Monica?

Accepted Answer

Based on 73 student ratings, BIO15 is demanding (difficulty 74/100). Grade accessibility is very high (86/100), meaning most students earn A or B grades.

Question 2

How many hours per week is BIO15?

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 BIO15?

Accepted Answer

Grade accessibility for BIO15 is rated 86/100. The grade distribution across student reports is: A: 50%, B: 36%, C: 5%, D: 9%. The course is assessed primarily through exam-heavy methods.

Question 4

Is attendance mandatory for BIO15?

Accepted Answer

Attendance importance is rated 83/100. Most students report that attendance is mandatory or strongly encouraged.

Question 5

What type of assignments does BIO15 have?

Accepted Answer

BIO15 is classified as "Exam-heavy" based on student feedback. Common themes from student ratings include: lecture heavy, test heavy, graded by few things, extra credit. Its difficulty score is 74/100, which reads as demanding.

Question 6

Would students recommend BIO15?

Accepted Answer

57% of students would recommend BIO15. Student satisfaction is rated 86/100. Opinions are mixed, with roughly half of students recommending the course.

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