Question 1

Is CS42 hard at Santa Monica?

Accepted Answer

Based on 47 student ratings, CS42 is demanding (difficulty 74/100). Grade accessibility is very high (81/100), meaning most students earn A or B grades.

Question 2

How many hours per week is CS42?

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 CS42?

Accepted Answer

Grade accessibility for CS42 is rated 81/100. The grade distribution across student reports is: A: 67%, B: 15%, C: 11%, D: 7%. The course is assessed primarily through exam-heavy methods.

Question 4

Is attendance mandatory for CS42?

Accepted Answer

Attendance importance is rated 38/100. Attendance is generally not mandatory, though going to class is always beneficial.

Question 5

What type of assignments does CS42 have?

Accepted Answer

CS42 is classified as "Exam-heavy" based on student feedback. Common themes from student ratings include: clear grading criteria, test heavy, tough grader, graded by few things. Its difficulty score is 74/100, which reads as demanding.

Question 6

Would students recommend CS42?

Accepted Answer

58% of students would recommend CS42. Student satisfaction is rated 69/100. Opinions are mixed, with roughly half of students recommending the course.

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