Question 1

Is POLI01 hard at UC Merced?

Accepted Answer

Based on 6 student ratings, POLI01 is about average (difficulty 53/100). Grade accessibility is very high (83/100), meaning most students earn A or B grades.

Question 2

How many hours per week is POLI01?

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 POLI01?

Accepted Answer

Grade accessibility for POLI01 is rated 83/100. The grade distribution across student reports is: A: 33%, B: 50%, C: 17%. The course is assessed primarily through essay-focused methods.

Question 4

Is attendance mandatory for POLI01?

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 POLI01 have?

Accepted Answer

POLI01 is classified as "Essay-focused" based on student feedback. Common themes from student ratings include: clear grading criteria, tough grader, extra credit, lecture heavy. Its difficulty score is 53/100, which reads as about average.

Question 6

Would students recommend POLI01?

Accepted Answer

60% of students would recommend POLI01. Student satisfaction is rated 90/100. Opinions are mixed, with roughly half of students recommending the course.

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