Question 1

Is SIO40 hard at UCSD?

Accepted Answer

Based on 60 student ratings, SIO40 is on the easier side (difficulty 34/100). Grade accessibility is very high (97/100), meaning most students earn A or B grades.

Question 2

How many hours per week is SIO40?

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 SIO40?

Accepted Answer

Grade accessibility for SIO40 is rated 97/100. The grade distribution across student reports is: A: 91%, B: 6%, C: 3%. The course is assessed primarily through exam-heavy methods.

Question 4

Is attendance mandatory for SIO40?

Accepted Answer

Attendance importance is rated 2/100. Attendance is generally not mandatory, though going to class is always beneficial.

Question 5

What type of assignments does SIO40 have?

Accepted Answer

SIO40 is classified as "Exam-heavy" based on student feedback. Common themes from student ratings include: extra credit, clear grading criteria, lecture heavy, lots of homework. Its difficulty score is 34/100, which reads as on the easier side.

Question 6

Would students recommend SIO40?

Accepted Answer

52% of students would recommend SIO40. Student satisfaction is rated 72/100. Opinions are mixed, with roughly half of students recommending the course.

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