Question 1

Is SIO1 hard at UCSD?

Accepted Answer

Based on 9 student ratings, SIO1 is demanding (difficulty 62/100). Grade accessibility is very high (100/100), meaning most students earn A or B grades.

Question 2

How many hours per week is SIO1?

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 SIO1?

Accepted Answer

Grade accessibility for SIO1 is rated 100/100. The grade distribution across student reports is: A: 86%, B: 14%. The course is assessed primarily through project-based methods.

Question 4

Is attendance mandatory for SIO1?

Accepted Answer

Attendance importance is rated 38/100. Attendance is generally not mandatory, though going to class is always beneficial.

Question 5

What type of assignments does SIO1 have?

Accepted Answer

SIO1 is classified as "Project-based" based on student feedback. Common themes from student ratings include: group projects, extra credit, lecture heavy, so many papers. Its difficulty score is 62/100, which reads as demanding.

Question 6

Would students recommend SIO1?

Accepted Answer

38% of students would recommend SIO1. Student satisfaction is rated 58/100. Students have mixed-to-negative feelings about this course.

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