Question 1

Is POLI130 hard at UC Merced?

Accepted Answer

Based on 8 student ratings, POLI130 is about average (difficulty 55/100). Grade accessibility is very high (100/100), meaning most students earn A or B grades.

Question 2

How many hours per week is POLI130?

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 POLI130?

Accepted Answer

Grade accessibility for POLI130 is rated 100/100. The grade distribution across student reports is: A: 80%, B: 20%. The course is assessed primarily through mixed methods.

Question 4

Is attendance mandatory for POLI130?

Accepted Answer

Attendance importance is rated 71/100. Most students report that attendance is mandatory or strongly encouraged.

Question 5

What type of assignments does POLI130 have?

Accepted Answer

POLI130 is classified as "Mixed" based on student feedback. Common themes from student ratings include: participation matters, get ready to read, clear grading criteria, lecture heavy. Its difficulty score is 55/100, which reads as about average.

Question 6

Would students recommend POLI130?

Accepted Answer

86% of students would recommend POLI130. Student satisfaction is rated 90/100. This course is generally well-regarded by students who have taken it.

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