Question 1

Is FYS160 hard at Smith?

Accepted Answer

Based on 8 student ratings, FYS160 is demanding (difficulty 78/100). Grade accessibility is very high (100/100), meaning most students earn A or B grades.

Question 2

How many hours per week is FYS160?

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 FYS160?

Accepted Answer

Grade accessibility for FYS160 is rated 100/100. The grade distribution across student reports is: A: 50%, B: 50%. The course is assessed primarily through essay-focused methods.

Question 4

Is attendance mandatory for FYS160?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

What type of assignments does FYS160 have?

Accepted Answer

FYS160 is classified as "Essay-focused" based on student feedback. Common themes from student ratings include: tough grader, get ready to read, participation matters, so many papers. Its difficulty score is 78/100, which reads as demanding.

Question 6

Would students recommend FYS160?

Accepted Answer

14% of students would recommend FYS160. Student satisfaction is rated 40/100. Students have mixed-to-negative feelings about this course.

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