Question 1

Is COM9 hard at Santa Monica?

Accepted Answer

Based on 5 student ratings, COM9 is demanding (difficulty 76/100). Grade accessibility is very high (100/100), meaning most students earn A or B grades.

Question 2

How many hours per week is COM9?

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 COM9?

Accepted Answer

Grade accessibility for COM9 is rated 100/100. The grade distribution across student reports is: A: 33%, B: 67%. The course is assessed primarily through essay-focused methods.

Question 4

Is attendance mandatory for COM9?

Accepted Answer

Attendance importance is rated 40/100. Attendance policies vary by instructor, but showing up is generally recommended.

Question 5

What type of assignments does COM9 have?

Accepted Answer

COM9 is classified as "Essay-focused" based on student feedback. Common themes from student ratings include: tough grader, get ready to read, so many papers, participation matters. Its difficulty score is 76/100, which reads as demanding.

Question 6

Would students recommend COM9?

Accepted Answer

20% of students would recommend COM9. Student satisfaction is rated 48/100. Students have mixed-to-negative feelings about this course.

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