Question 1

Is CS20A hard at Santa Monica?

Accepted Answer

Based on 87 student ratings, CS20A is demanding (difficulty 85/100). Grade accessibility is high (67/100), meaning most students earn A or B grades.

Question 2

How many hours per week is CS20A?

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 CS20A?

Accepted Answer

Grade accessibility for CS20A is rated 67/100. The grade distribution across student reports is: A: 51%, B: 16%, C: 16%, D: 13%, F: 4%. The course is assessed primarily through exam-heavy methods.

Question 4

Is attendance mandatory for CS20A?

Accepted Answer

Attendance importance is rated 73/100. Most students report that attendance is mandatory or strongly encouraged.

Question 5

What type of assignments does CS20A have?

Accepted Answer

CS20A is classified as "Exam-heavy" based on student feedback. Common themes from student ratings include: tough grader, lecture heavy, participation matters, lots of homework. Its difficulty score is 85/100, which reads as demanding.

Question 6

Would students recommend CS20A?

Accepted Answer

46% of students would recommend CS20A. Student satisfaction is rated 57/100. Students have mixed-to-negative feelings about this course.

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