Question 1

Is POL103 hard at UMass Boston?

Accepted Answer

Based on 36 student reviews, POL103 has a very high challenge level (84/100). Grade accessibility is high (75/100), meaning most students earn A or B grades.

Question 2

How many hours per week is POL103?

Accepted Answer

Students report a very high time investment (94/100). Expect to spend approximately 15-20+ hours per week on coursework, including lectures, assignments, and studying.

Question 3

What is the grading like in POL103?

Accepted Answer

Grade accessibility for POL103 is rated 75/100. The grade distribution across student reports is: A: 50%, B: 25%, C: 10%, D: 10%, F: 5%. The course is assessed primarily through exam-heavy methods.

Question 4

Is attendance mandatory for POL103?

Accepted Answer

Attendance importance is rated 85/100. Most students report that attendance is mandatory or strongly encouraged.

Question 5

What type of assignments does POL103 have?

Accepted Answer

POL103 is classified as "Exam-heavy" based on student feedback. Common themes from student reviews include: tough grader, get ready to read, beware of pop quizzes, test heavy. The challenge level is very high (84/100).

Question 6

Would students recommend POL103?

Accepted Answer

43% of students would recommend POL103. Student satisfaction is rated 56/100. Students have mixed-to-negative feelings about this course.

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