Question 1

Is CS55 hard at Santa Monica?

Accepted Answer

Based on 29 student ratings, CS55 is about average (difficulty 46/100). Grade accessibility is very high (94/100), meaning most students earn A or B grades.

Question 2

How many hours per week is CS55?

Accepted Answer

Students rate the workload as moderate compared with other courses. Hours per week are not reported for this class.

Question 3

What is the grading like in CS55?

Accepted Answer

Grade accessibility for CS55 is rated 94/100. The grade distribution across student reports is: A: 72%, B: 22%, D: 6%. The course is assessed primarily through exam-heavy methods.

Question 4

Is attendance mandatory for CS55?

Accepted Answer

Attendance importance is rated 33/100. Attendance is generally not mandatory, though going to class is always beneficial.

Question 5

What type of assignments does CS55 have?

Accepted Answer

CS55 is classified as "Exam-heavy" based on student feedback. Common themes from student ratings include: get ready to read, tough grader, lots of homework, test heavy. Its difficulty score is 46/100, which reads as about average.

Question 6

Would students recommend CS55?

Accepted Answer

30% of students would recommend CS55. Student satisfaction is rated 58/100. Students have mixed-to-negative feelings about this course.

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