Question 1

Is BISC113 hard at SFU?

Accepted Answer

Based on 14 student ratings, BISC113 is demanding (difficulty 74/100). Grade accessibility is high (67/100), meaning most students earn A or B grades.

Question 2

How many hours per week is BISC113?

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 BISC113?

Accepted Answer

Grade accessibility for BISC113 is rated 67/100. The grade distribution across student reports is: A: 33%, B: 33%, C: 33%. The course is assessed primarily through project-based methods.

Question 4

Is attendance mandatory for BISC113?

Accepted Answer

Attendance importance is rated 0/100. Attendance is generally not mandatory, though going to class is always beneficial.

Question 5

What type of assignments does BISC113 have?

Accepted Answer

BISC113 is classified as "Project-based" based on student feedback. Common themes from student ratings include: get ready to read, tough grader, graded by few things, lots of homework. Its difficulty score is 74/100, which reads as demanding.

Question 6

Would students recommend BISC113?

Accepted Answer

50% of students would recommend BISC113. Student satisfaction is rated 57/100. Opinions are mixed, with roughly half of students recommending the course.

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