Question 1

Is POLI101 hard at UMass Lowell?

Accepted Answer

Based on 31 student reviews, POLI101 has a high challenge level (65/100). Grade accessibility is high (67/100), meaning most students earn A or B grades.

Question 2

How many hours per week is POLI101?

Accepted Answer

Students report a high time investment (65/100). Expect to spend approximately 10-15 hours per week on coursework, including lectures, assignments, and studying.

Question 3

What is the grading like in POLI101?

Accepted Answer

Grade accessibility for POLI101 is rated 67/100. The grade distribution across student reports is: A: 50%, B: 17%, C: 17%, D: 17%. The course is assessed primarily through essay-focused methods.

Question 4

Is attendance mandatory for POLI101?

Accepted Answer

Attendance importance is rated 95/100. Most students report that attendance is mandatory or strongly encouraged.

Question 5

What type of assignments does POLI101 have?

Accepted Answer

POLI101 is classified as "Essay-focused" based on student feedback. Common themes from student reviews include: get ready to read, tough grader, participation matters, graded by few things. The challenge level is high (65/100).

Question 6

Would students recommend POLI101?

Accepted Answer

33% of students would recommend POLI101. Student satisfaction is rated 59/100. Students have mixed-to-negative feelings about this course.

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