Question 1

Is CMPT404 hard at SFU?

Accepted Answer

Based on 8 student ratings, CMPT404 is about average (difficulty 55/100). Grade accessibility is moderate (57/100), meaning grades are moderately distributed.

Question 2

How many hours per week is CMPT404?

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 CMPT404?

Accepted Answer

Grade accessibility for CMPT404 is rated 57/100. The grade distribution across student reports is: A: 57%, C: 14%, D: 14%, F: 14%. The course is assessed primarily through mixed methods.

Question 4

Is attendance mandatory for CMPT404?

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 CMPT404 have?

Accepted Answer

CMPT404 is classified as "Mixed" based on student feedback. Common themes from student ratings include: test heavy, lecture heavy, so many papers, tough grader. Its difficulty score is 55/100, which reads as about average.

Question 6

Would students recommend CMPT404?

Accepted Answer

50% of students would recommend CMPT404. Student satisfaction is rated 48/100. Opinions are mixed, with roughly half of students recommending the course.

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