Question 1

Is SIO134 hard at UCSD?

Accepted Answer

Based on 7 student ratings, SIO134 is demanding (difficulty 63/100). Grade accessibility is very high (100/100), meaning most students earn A or B grades.

Question 2

How many hours per week is SIO134?

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 SIO134?

Accepted Answer

Grade accessibility for SIO134 is rated 100/100. The grade distribution across student reports is: A: 80%, B: 20%. The course is assessed primarily through exam-heavy methods.

Question 4

Is attendance mandatory for SIO134?

Accepted Answer

Attendance importance is rated 86/100. Most students report that attendance is mandatory or strongly encouraged.

Question 5

What type of assignments does SIO134 have?

Accepted Answer

SIO134 is classified as "Exam-heavy" based on student feedback. Common themes from student ratings include: get ready to read, participation matters, lecture heavy, tough grader. Its difficulty score is 63/100, which reads as demanding.

Question 6

Would students recommend SIO134?

Accepted Answer

71% of students would recommend SIO134. Student satisfaction is rated 71/100. This course is generally well-regarded by students who have taken it.

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