Question 1

Is EMS180 hard at UC Davis?

Accepted Answer

Based on 10 student ratings, EMS180 is demanding (difficulty 60/100). Grade accessibility is very high (100/100), meaning most students earn A or B grades.

Question 2

How many hours per week is EMS180?

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 EMS180?

Accepted Answer

Grade accessibility for EMS180 is rated 100/100. The grade distribution across student reports is: A: 83%, B: 17%. The course is assessed primarily through project-based methods.

Question 4

Is attendance mandatory for EMS180?

Accepted Answer

Attendance importance is rated 33/100. Attendance is generally not mandatory, though going to class is always beneficial.

Question 5

What type of assignments does EMS180 have?

Accepted Answer

EMS180 is classified as "Project-based" based on student feedback. Common themes from student ratings include: lots of homework, group projects, tough grader, clear grading criteria. Its difficulty score is 60/100, which reads as demanding.

Question 6

Would students recommend EMS180?

Accepted Answer

29% of students would recommend EMS180. Student satisfaction is rated 54/100. Students have mixed-to-negative feelings about this course.

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