Question 1

Is PHIL171 hard at USD?

Accepted Answer

Based on 8 student ratings, PHIL171 is demanding (difficulty 70/100). Grade accessibility is moderate (40/100), meaning grades are moderately distributed.

Question 2

How many hours per week is PHIL171?

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 PHIL171?

Accepted Answer

Grade accessibility for PHIL171 is rated 40/100. The grade distribution across student reports is: A: 20%, B: 20%, C: 40%, F: 20%. The course is assessed primarily through exam-heavy methods.

Question 4

Is attendance mandatory for PHIL171?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

What type of assignments does PHIL171 have?

Accepted Answer

PHIL171 is classified as "Exam-heavy" based on student feedback. Common themes from student ratings include: test heavy, beware of pop quizzes, graded by few things, tough grader. Its difficulty score is 70/100, which reads as demanding.

Question 6

Would students recommend PHIL171?

Accepted Answer

50% of students would recommend PHIL171. Student satisfaction is rated 73/100. Opinions are mixed, with roughly half of students recommending the course.

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