What are the lightest workload courses at University of Texas at Austin?

Based on student ratings aggregated from across the web, the lightest workload courses at University of Texas at Austin include COM301E (Introduction to Communication Foundations), MAN101, ADV378 (Advanced Topics in Advertising). Courses with the lowest reported time investment. See the full ranked list above and open any course for the detailed breakdown.

How are the lightest workload courses at UT Austin determined?

Each course is scored on time inv, a 0–100 measure built from student ratings and sentiment aggregated across the web, and ranked accordingly. Courses with the lowest reported time investment. Students can also add their own reviews on each course page.

Is this ranking based on real student feedback?

Yes. The ratings aggregate real student feedback, so each score reflects many data points rather than one opinion. We show how many ratings back each course so you can gauge confidence, and written student reviews add firsthand detail on top.

Easy Classes at UT Austin: Lightest Workload Courses

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Lightest Workload Courses

Top 25 · courses with the lowest reported time investment

1
COM301EIntroduction to Communication FoundationsCommunication
31/100 time needed4.6 out of 5 stars4.6· 117 ratings
31/100
2
MAN101Management
31/100 time needed4.8 out of 5 stars4.8· 32 ratings
31/100
3
ADV378Advanced Topics in AdvertisingAdvertising
33/100 time needed4.4 out of 5 stars4.4· 34 ratings
33/100
4
HDF313Child DevelopmentHuman Dev & Family Sciences
35/100 time needed4.7 out of 5 stars4.7· 60 ratings
35/100
5
SED303Autism Spectrum Disorder: Truths and ConsequencesSpecial Education
35/100 time needed4.8 out of 5 stars4.8· 57 ratings
35/100
6
RS310Introduction to the Study of ReligionReligion
35/100 time needed4.8 out of 5 stars4.8· 36 ratings
35/100
7
EDP350LHuman SexualityPsychology
36/100 time needed4.8 out of 5 stars4.8· 47 ratings
36/100
8
COM302EInterdisciplinary Communication FoundationsCommunication
36/100 time needed3.6 out of 5 stars3.6· 25 ratings
36/100
9
TD303Fundamentals of ActingTheater
36/100 time needed4.8 out of 5 stars4.8· 17 ratings
36/100
10
ALD322Special Education
37/100 time needed4.8 out of 5 stars4.8· 42 ratings
37/100
11
ADV332Technology Marketing and AdvertisingAdvertising
37/100 time needed4.0 out of 5 stars4.0· 15 ratings
37/100
12
SDS302FFoundations of Data AnalysisMathematics
38/100 time needed4.6 out of 5 stars4.6· 97 ratings
38/100
13
SDS313Introduction to Data ScienceStatistics
38/100 time needed5.0 out of 5 stars5.0· 36 ratings
38/100
14
KIN312MManagement of Physical Activity and Sport ProgramsKinesiology & Health
39/100 time needed5.0 out of 5 stars5.0· 56 ratings
39/100
15
ADV332CNew Media EntrepreneurialismAdvertising
39/100 time needed4.0 out of 5 stars4.0· 17 ratings
39/100
16
NTR306Fundamentals of NutritionNutrition
40/100 time needed4.3 out of 5 stars4.3· 224 ratings
40/100
17
PSY364Introduction to Clinical PsychologyPsychology
40/100 time needed4.7 out of 5 stars4.7· 44 ratings
40/100
18
HED329KChild and Adolescent HealthEducation
40/100 time needed4.8 out of 5 stars4.8· 26 ratings
40/100
19
RHE306Rhetoric and WritingEnglish
40/100 time needed4.8 out of 5 stars4.8· 23 ratings
40/100
20
N309Global HealthHealth Science
41/100 time needed4.9 out of 5 stars4.9· 31 ratings
41/100
21
SOC344Racial and Ethnic RelationsSociology
41/100 time needed3.5 out of 5 stars3.5· 26 ratings
41/100
22
ADV305SIntroduction to Integrated Communication for SportsAdvertising
41/100 time needed4.8 out of 5 stars4.8· 22 ratings
41/100
23
ADV378SSpecial Topics in Sports MediaAdvertising
41/100 time needed4.5 out of 5 stars4.5· 14 ratings
41/100
24
ANT304Introduction to Archaeological Studies: Prehistoric ArchaeologyAnthropology
42/100 time needed4.4 out of 5 stars4.4· 123 ratings
42/100
25
CH104MIntroduction to Chemical Practice IChemistry
42/100 time needed3.0 out of 5 stars3.0· 63 ratings
42/100

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