Question 1

Is SOC160 hard at UC Merced?

Accepted Answer

Based on 8 student ratings, SOC160 is demanding (difficulty 80/100). Grade accessibility is very high (80/100), meaning most students earn A or B grades.

Question 2

How many hours per week is SOC160?

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 SOC160?

Accepted Answer

Grade accessibility for SOC160 is rated 80/100. The grade distribution across student reports is: A: 60%, B: 20%, C: 20%. The course is assessed primarily through essay-focused methods.

Question 4

Is attendance mandatory for SOC160?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

What type of assignments does SOC160 have?

Accepted Answer

SOC160 is classified as "Essay-focused" based on student feedback. Common themes from student ratings include: participation matters, tough grader, get ready to read, lots of homework. Its difficulty score is 80/100, which reads as demanding.

Question 6

Would students recommend SOC160?

Accepted Answer

38% of students would recommend SOC160. Student satisfaction is rated 53/100. Students have mixed-to-negative feelings about this course.

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