Question 1

Is POLSCI1 hard at UC Berkeley?

Accepted Answer

Based on 121 student reviews, POLSCI1 has a very high challenge level (90/100). Grade accessibility is very high (92/100), meaning most students earn A or B grades.

Question 2

How many hours per week is POLSCI1?

Accepted Answer

Students report a very high time investment (100/100). Expect to spend approximately 15-20+ hours per week on coursework, including lectures, assignments, and studying.

Question 3

What is the grading like in POLSCI1?

Accepted Answer

Grade accessibility for POLSCI1 is rated 92/100. The grade distribution across student reports is: A: 72%, B: 20%, C: 4%, F: 4%. The course is assessed primarily through exam-heavy methods.

Question 4

Is attendance mandatory for POLSCI1?

Accepted Answer

Attendance importance is rated 80/100. Most students report that attendance is mandatory or strongly encouraged.

Question 5

What type of assignments does POLSCI1 have?

Accepted Answer

POLSCI1 is classified as "Exam-heavy" based on student feedback. Common themes from student reviews include: get ready to read, tough grader, lecture heavy, graded by few things. The challenge level is very high (90/100).

Question 6

Would students recommend POLSCI1?

Accepted Answer

12% of students would recommend POLSCI1. Student satisfaction is rated 31/100. Students have mixed-to-negative feelings about this course.

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