Question 1

Is GSS20 hard at UCSD?

Accepted Answer

Based on 12 student ratings, GSS20 is on the easier side (difficulty 35/100). Grade accessibility is very high (100/100), meaning most students earn A or B grades.

Question 2

How many hours per week is GSS20?

Accepted Answer

Students rate the workload as light compared with other courses. Hours per week are not reported for this class.

Question 3

What is the grading like in GSS20?

Accepted Answer

Grade accessibility for GSS20 is rated 100/100. The grade distribution across student reports is: A: 86%, B: 14%. The course is assessed primarily through mixed methods.

Question 4

Is attendance mandatory for GSS20?

Accepted Answer

Attendance importance is rated 82/100. Most students report that attendance is mandatory or strongly encouraged.

Question 5

What type of assignments does GSS20 have?

Accepted Answer

GSS20 is classified as "Mixed" based on student feedback. Common themes from student ratings include: participation matters, get ready to read, graded by few things, group projects. Its difficulty score is 35/100, which reads as on the easier side.

Question 6

Would students recommend GSS20?

Accepted Answer

33% of students would recommend GSS20. Student satisfaction is rated 52/100. Students have mixed-to-negative feelings about this course.

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