Question 1

Is PHYS8 hard at UC Merced?

Accepted Answer

Based on 8 student ratings, PHYS8 is demanding (difficulty 75/100). Grade accessibility is very high (80/100), meaning most students earn A or B grades.

Question 2

How many hours per week is PHYS8?

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 PHYS8?

Accepted Answer

Grade accessibility for PHYS8 is rated 80/100. The grade distribution across student reports is: A: 80%, D: 20%. The course is assessed primarily through exam-heavy methods.

Question 4

Is attendance mandatory for PHYS8?

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 PHYS8 have?

Accepted Answer

PHYS8 is classified as "Exam-heavy" based on student feedback. Common themes from student ratings include: test heavy, lecture heavy, lots of homework, participation matters. Its difficulty score is 75/100, which reads as demanding.

Question 6

Would students recommend PHYS8?

Accepted Answer

60% of students would recommend PHYS8. Student satisfaction is rated 65/100. Opinions are mixed, with roughly half of students recommending the course.

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