Question 1

Is POL161 hard at Truman State?

Accepted Answer

Based on 122 student ratings, POL161 is demanding (difficulty 70/100). Grade accessibility is high (78/100), meaning most students earn A or B grades.

Question 2

How many hours per week is POL161?

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 POL161?

Accepted Answer

Grade accessibility for POL161 is rated 78/100. The grade distribution across student reports is: A: 40%, B: 38%, C: 18%, D: 4%. The course is assessed primarily through exam-heavy methods.

Question 4

Is attendance mandatory for POL161?

Accepted Answer

Attendance importance is rated 69/100. Attendance policies vary by instructor, but showing up is generally recommended.

Question 5

What type of assignments does POL161 have?

Accepted Answer

POL161 is classified as "Exam-heavy" based on student feedback. Common themes from student ratings include: get ready to read, tough grader, lecture heavy, test heavy. Its difficulty score is 70/100, which reads as demanding.

Question 6

Would students recommend POL161?

Accepted Answer

69% of students would recommend POL161. Student satisfaction is rated 74/100. Opinions are mixed, with roughly half of students recommending the course.

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