Question 1

Is BIO248 hard at St. Olaf?

Accepted Answer

Based on 10 student ratings, BIO248 is demanding (difficulty 70/100). Grade accessibility is very high (100/100), meaning most students earn A or B grades.

Question 2

How many hours per week is BIO248?

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 BIO248?

Accepted Answer

Grade accessibility for BIO248 is rated 100/100. The grade distribution across student reports is: A: 60%, B: 40%. The course is assessed primarily through project-based methods.

Question 4

Is attendance mandatory for BIO248?

Accepted Answer

Attendance importance is rated 29/100. Attendance is generally not mandatory, though going to class is always beneficial.

Question 5

What type of assignments does BIO248 have?

Accepted Answer

BIO248 is classified as "Project-based" based on student feedback. Common themes from student ratings include: lecture heavy, tough grader, test heavy, group projects. Its difficulty score is 70/100, which reads as demanding.

Question 6

Would students recommend BIO248?

Accepted Answer

67% of students would recommend BIO248. Student satisfaction is rated 84/100. Opinions are mixed, with roughly half of students recommending the course.

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