Question 1

Is BIEB140 hard at UCSD?

Accepted Answer

Based on 16 student ratings, BIEB140 is about average (difficulty 54/100). Grade accessibility is very high (88/100), meaning most students earn A or B grades.

Question 2

How many hours per week is BIEB140?

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 BIEB140?

Accepted Answer

Grade accessibility for BIEB140 is rated 88/100. The grade distribution across student reports is: A: 38%, B: 50%, C: 13%. The course is assessed primarily through exam-heavy methods.

Question 4

Is attendance mandatory for BIEB140?

Accepted Answer

Attendance importance is rated 50/100. Attendance policies vary by instructor, but showing up is generally recommended.

Question 5

What type of assignments does BIEB140 have?

Accepted Answer

BIEB140 is classified as "Exam-heavy" based on student feedback. Common themes from student ratings include: graded by few things, test heavy, tough grader, clear grading criteria. Its difficulty score is 54/100, which reads as about average.

Question 6

Would students recommend BIEB140?

Accepted Answer

56% of students would recommend BIEB140. Student satisfaction is rated 74/100. Opinions are mixed, with roughly half of students recommending the course.

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