Question 1

Is POLI150 hard at UC Merced?

Accepted Answer

Based on 15 student ratings, POLI150 is about average (difficulty 59/100). Grade accessibility is high (78/100), meaning most students earn A or B grades.

Question 2

How many hours per week is POLI150?

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 POLI150?

Accepted Answer

Grade accessibility for POLI150 is rated 78/100. The grade distribution across student reports is: A: 67%, B: 11%, C: 22%. The course is assessed primarily through essay-focused methods.

Question 4

Is attendance mandatory for POLI150?

Accepted Answer

Attendance importance is rated 13/100. Attendance is generally not mandatory, though going to class is always beneficial.

Question 5

What type of assignments does POLI150 have?

Accepted Answer

POLI150 is classified as "Essay-focused" based on student feedback. Common themes from student ratings include: tough grader, participation matters, clear grading criteria, graded by few things. Its difficulty score is 59/100, which reads as about average.

Question 6

Would students recommend POLI150?

Accepted Answer

43% of students would recommend POLI150. Student satisfaction is rated 75/100. Students have mixed-to-negative feelings about this course.

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