4.0

Douglas McConatha

Social Science - West Chester University of Pennsylvania

4.0
Quality
1.8
Difficulty
80%
Would Retake
98
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4.0
Quality
1.8
Difficulty
4.0
Helpful
4.1
Clarity

80%

Would Retake

98

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What Students Say

I loved having him as a professor

SOC200 - 5.0 rating

Uses twitter for homework which makes it a lot easier and interesting

SOC200 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

10%

Textbook Required

74%

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Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
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Most common grades:
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A+ (7)
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Grade Distribution
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Based on 25 reported grades
A: 8
A+: 7
Not_Sure_Yet: 2
A-: 2
Common Tags
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Respected (3)
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EXTRA CREDIT (1)
Caring (1)
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SOC103

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SOC300

4.4

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3.0

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Reviews (98)
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SOC
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Jul 11, 2002

This man really knows his stuff.subtracted 2of10 papers for Community service

5.0
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SOC370
Nov 19, 2002

no test just short summaries easy class got an A

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SOC200
Apr 10, 2003

very easy going guy.only 2 tests. one mult choice and one true/false. The final is optional. Go to class take notes and u'll do fine. I would recommend to anyone.

5.0
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SOC200
May 20, 2003

Awesome prof. a really great guy. If you just show up to class show some interest you will pass easily. His big thing is participation, he just wants to know what his class thinks. A great class to voice your views of our society in.

5.0
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SOC200
Jun 25, 2003

He is a great teacher, one of the best I have had. His summer class is the easiest, we right 10 2page papers. He makes the class fun and interesting. Take his class if you can, I really enjoyed it. I will try to take him again.

5.0
1.0
SOC
Jun 26, 2003

WOW!What an enjoyable class!He really TEACHES you to voice your own thoughts on issues.Writing the papers is a great way to reinforce what you learned.It's the WAY he teaches that makes you KNOW the subject.AN INSPIRING GUY!

5.0
2.0
INTROSOC
Aug 24, 2003

Sometimes I fell asleep and sometimes I was intrigued with the discussion. It depends on the day, but he is a good teacher. Participate enough to let him know who you are, but not so much that the rest of the class want you to shut up (ai yai yai).

5.0
2.0
SOC200
Oct 26, 2003

Great guy, this is my only 8 am class and I don't mind getting up for it. Very interesting and teaches very well.

5.0
2.0
SOC200
Oct 29, 2003

8am classes arent fun in general, but he made it interesting. Some parts are boring, but towards the end, you get into it.

5.0
1.0
SOC
Nov 19, 2003

I don't like taking early classes but he is a great professor. If you can pass his test then you'll pass the class

5.0
2.0
SOC200
Nov 19, 2003

He is a great guy, I highly recommend him for a teacher. He is very helpful and intersting.

5.0
2.0
SOC200
Dec 4, 2003

I had this at 8 a.m. and although I didn't make it there every day, i enjoyed the class. He is a great teacher with some boring features about him. Study and you will do well

4.0
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INTO
Dec 22, 2003

2 tests , final is optional, ran for mayor of west chester in 01

4.0
3.0
SOC200
Mar 17, 2004

enjoyable class - study for the tests there's only a couple chances for a grade :)

1.0
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SOC200
Apr 28, 2004

Wouldn't recommend this teacher to anyone...seriously... this guys a jerk.

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INTROSOC
Apr 29, 2004

Very Intelligent, but not very helpful. If you do well on the first two exams you wont need to take the final (its optional). Class was interesting for the most part..He's probably one of the better professors out there though, so I'd recommend taking him

4.0
3.0
SOC101
May 3, 2004

Cool guy. Was in a 60's R&B band.

5.0
2.0
INTRO
May 19, 2004

he is a very intelligent man, and also quite humerous. His class was effective...it was also an easy A. DIdn't have to take the final

4.0
3.0
SOC
Aug 6, 2004

fascinating

3.0
3.0
SOC
Aug 24, 2004

any presentations or required attendance?

5.0
1.0
SOC200
Sep 12, 2004

Advice: do online tests from textbook. All his test questions are from it. Great teach, easy class, you'll learn alot. I recommend.

5.0
2.0
SOC200
Sep 15, 2004

This teacher is very easy. He also is very intelligent and really makes you think about the world we live in today. I recommend this class for all you slackers out there because you don't have to come to class and you can still pass!

5.0
1.0
SOC200
Oct 14, 2004

He is very helpful, his lectures are fun and easy to understand- He usually gives the class an option of test or paper and tells you what you need to do in order to get a good grade (follow instructions and he will give you an A)

5.0
3.0
SOC200
Oct 19, 2004

This guy is hilarious! I would definately reccomend him. His lectures are not boring and the tests were questions taken exactly from quizzes he told us to take online. The only thing is the tests are the only grades in the class. Final is optional...take him!

1.0
5.0
SOC
Nov 5, 2004

this guy is cocky and arrogant. singles people out and will embaress you.

5.0
1.0
SOC103
Nov 22, 2004

He's extremely intelligent and a very elloquent speaker. His tests are easy and he's very flexible. Take this class!

5.0
1.0
SOC200
Grade: A-
Nov 23, 2004

HE IS OFF DA CHAIN

5.0
1.0
SOC200
Dec 14, 2004

He's the best. All you have to do is study the practice tests on the website and he uses the exact same questions on his test. If you are happy with your grade after the first 2 tests you dont have to come to class anymore. Honestly i still wanted to because he's really interesting and well spoken.

5.0
1.0
SOC200
Dec 16, 2004

His class was so awesome. I loved having him as a professor. Take him for Soc200. One day he does notes the next day is discussion it's awesome.

2.0
5.0
SOC300
Dec 19, 2004

hardest class i have ever taken. not a reasonable man at all.

5.0
1.0
SOC
Jan 4, 2005

I went to three classes total, didn't take the final, and had gone out the night before two of the tests. My grade in the end was a B. Plus he made the classes i actually went to interesting. He's pretty funny too. He's better the the other soc. teacher's out there.

5.0
4.0
SOC300
Jan 11, 2005

awesome teacher, only had class for the first month of the sem and got a C+ had to write 2 pg paper every week but it was worth it for having the rest of the sem off. make sure to mkae appointments w/ him if you dont understand.

1.0
5.0
SOC300
Feb 14, 2005

WORST TEACHER IN THE SOC DEPARTMENT

5.0
1.0
SOC200
Mar 17, 2005

Great teacher! He doesn't care if you go to class, tests are all taken from online practice tests. Study those and you'll get an A. Even though you don't have to, attending class isn't bad - he makes it interesting.

1.0
5.0
SOC300
Mar 24, 2005

arrogant, thinks he is better than everyone

5.0
2.0
SOC200
Apr 14, 2005

People only dont like him if they do stupid stuff like walk up to him while he's lecturing. He knows what he's talking about and makes it interesting by having discussions in class, he cares what you think and doesn't choose 'favorites' or care about attendance, he only cares if you get it or not.

4.0
2.0
SOC200
May 4, 2005

Great teacher.Attendence can't hurt you, but it can give u extra points at end of semester.Only 2 tests. 1st one is RIGHT off of his website no joke. 2nd one he tricks u and makes it hard.But in general the class is easy. The final is optional and is all essay but really easy he tells u about it

4.0
2.0
SOC200
May 12, 2005

Pretty good teacher. He makes his lectures interesting. He used to take the tests from the internet but he switched it up on us :( He is a cool guy though. I would suggest going to class now that he has changed the tests!

5.0
1.0
SOCIOLOGY
Jul 25, 2005

B or an A, good guy, ran for mayor of west chester

5.0
1.0
SOC200
Aug 25, 2005

He's an easy teacher compared to other idiots I taken. He clear and straight forward. Study all your notes and you will get an A.

5.0
2.0
SOC200
Sep 29, 2005

Good teacher, is only interested in making sure you understand the material, is also very helpful when you ask questions. I had him over the summer so didn't have to take any of his tests, only write papers... probably skews my opinion.

5.0
1.0
SOC370
Dec 16, 2005

AWESOME!!! He is very intelligent and keeps class interesting. His grading policy is very lax and simple. Id definitely take another class with him.

1.0
3.0
SOC370
Jan 30, 2006

He is one of the best teachers here. If you need help he is always there for you.

5.0
3.0
SOC300
Mar 22, 2006

He is a very, very intelligent man. Class is just sitting around having intelligent discussion. He's so sexy too, at least I think so ;)

5.0
2.0
SOC100
Jan 15, 2007

Dr. McConatha is an awesome professor. Very entertaining and intelligent. His exams were surprisingly easier than I expected. I went to class everyday, barely studied, and finished with a B. Most of the information is common sense...pay attention in class and you're golden.

5.0
1.0
SOC100
Jan 17, 2007

Fun teacher! Classes are huge but he makes them seem small and personable. Good sense of humor but little time for the typical whining and ****ing students utilize to bluff their way through school. Study for the tests b/c there's barely any homework. Keep an open mind, Sociology can be interesting if you work at it a little.

5.0
2.0
SOC100
Mar 1, 2007

easy class, I only went to 1/2 of them, tuesday was lectures, thursday was discussion ab the lecture. Entertaining, experienced and friendly. Knows his****. If you do good on the first two tests = no final! Help him out and give him feedback cause he really wants you to take it all in.

5.0
2.0
SOC200
Mar 7, 2007

Best teacher by far! His class is worth attending because it is interesting and there's intelligent conversation. I absolutely reccomend him!

5.0
1.0
SOC200
Jun 14, 2007

Such a nice guy. Hilarious. Hates cell phones though, make sure yours is on silent or he'll embarass you. Easy class. Optional final. TAKE HIM.

4.0
3.0
SOC200
Mar 28, 2008

Hes very nice! i had class Tuesday Thursday, we had class every Tuesday, and Thursday we would meet for a big project. very interested in what he does. He is cool. If you like to work alot outside the class - take him. the big project throughout the class is helping an orphanage in India. Not Too hard! two tests, and final is optional.

5.0
1.0
SOC200
Aug 1, 2008

He was the best teacher! He was fun and informative. He kept class interesting and was very easy going! TAKE IT IF YOU ARE SMART! He basically tells you what are on the tests and if you study a little you will be OCMPLETELY fine!!!! Finals are optional depending on other test scores.... GO FOR IT!

5.0
3.0
SOC200
Jan 5, 2009

Fun discussions. He is very blunt with words in class. Study his power points before the test and you will be okay. His tests are kind of hard though. But he gives a lot of extra credit. He cancelled class a lot:) He makes you fundraise for Ashryah Initiative (poor children in India.Pretty much my whole class got A's though.

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SOC200
Apr 7, 2009

Don't take him! makes you raise money for some stupid organization in Africa that he doesnt even teach you about and that he is associated with---NOT COOL. what does it have to do with INTRO to soc? take a better teacher and actually learn something.

5.0
3.0
SOC491
May 19, 2009

Awesome!

4.0
2.0
SOC200
Dec 14, 2009

He is very nice and a hippie. He gives 2 tests and an optional final w. service learning project. The first is mutliple choice the second is true and false. And i dont know about you but i SUCK at true and false and will probably bring your grade to a B-, I am taking the final unfortunatly. But he is a great teacher! And is happy to help.

4.0
2.0
SOC200
Dec 24, 2009

Easy class! No textbook, just internet wiki. Tests are easy, just study the powerpoints. He does get annoyed easily though and makes 10% of your grade based on raising money for an organization in Africa (which is so unorganized and not as nice as it seems). Oh, and he's sexy.

4.0
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SOC200
Apr 28, 2011

Hands down easy class of college so far. It helps if you go to class but his tests are a piece of cake. Offers extra credit too- which makes in almost impossible to get anything less than 100%

4.0
2.0
SOC200
May 6, 2011

take his class...it's really interesting...the first test was hard for me...but the second test was super easy...plus there's extra credit...if you do that, then you're definitely going to get an A.

4.0
1.0
SOC200
Aug 17, 2011

The only reason I got a C is because I thought the class was a joke and didn't study...once. The class is super easy, I highly recommend him.

2.0
1.0
SOC200
Nov 23, 2011

Easiest college class ever. Doesnt take attendance. Power points are online and so is the test. He is very hard to understand in class. Study the power points then take the test. Gives extra credit for going to a movie and writing a review. Easy B no problem.

3.0
1.0
SOC200
Nov 29, 2011

I learned absolutely NOTHING about sociology in this class. Waste of time, but an easy A.

5.0
1.0
SOC200
Dec 2, 2011

Nice guy, fun conversations. Don't really have to go to class, just study powerpoints and you'll get an A

5.0
2.0
SOC302
Dec 12, 2011

He is a really smart and awesome professor. One of the best @ WC. One week class, with a ton of work, but it's only one week. Take it.

4.0
2.0
SOC200
Dec 15, 2011

I loved this guy. very easy to understand and technology savvy. he always incorporates current events in his class. no one should get less then a B in this class. Oh and you dont have to buy a book!

5.0
1.0
SOC200
May 1, 2012

All tests were online and taken directly off the powerpoints which he puts on D2L. Attendance not mandatory. He is extremely helpful and lenient too.

5.0
1.0
SOCI200
Aug 1, 2012

This is one of the best Teachers at WCU! Attendane isnt mandatory, doesnt use the book and requires everyone to follow him on twitter for the assignments! Coolest professor I know. Also he doesnt make you stay the whole class period if he is done with the class discussion. Test are all online. Take him!!

2.0
1.0
SOC200
Apr 16, 2013

I hate to say this, but his class was a joke. He never took attendance, there were barely any assignments, and he pretty much couldn't care less about anything in this class. I used to sit through the class doodling and still managed to get an A. Very few Twitter assignments and online tests. If you have no interest nor care to learn, take him.

3.0
1.0
SOC200
Nov 20, 2013

This class is laughable. He lectures one class and the other class you discuss current events. He posts articles on Twitter and you have to respond on D2L, your reaction. There are two tests(Multiple choice and T/F) The first one was tough second one easy. Very easy class never stay more than a 1/2 hour.

5.0
1.0
SOC370
Dec 11, 2013

This class was one big group assignment. You got to pick your groups. We only met for class maybe 5 times, your supposed to meet with your groups, through the semester we had 3 things due, just so he knew we were working on something and than finals week a 4 page paper PER GROUP not person and power point were due, this class was CAKE, hes awesome!

5.0
1.0
SOC200
Mar 15, 2014

Such an easy A, but still an interesting course. Would absolutely recommend.

5.0
1.0
SOC200
Apr 22, 2014

If your really intrested in sociology i would not recommend but if you need a easy gen ed i would 100% recommend this! he is so nice and you only take 2 tests and there both online. if you get an A on both you do not need to take the final! You only need to go to class once a week. dont wait until the last minute to do the twitter responses though!

5.0
1.0
SOC200
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
May 5, 2014

Great class. Uses twitter for homework which makes it a lot easier and interesting. Final is optional, so get the easy A's throughout the semester. Use the power point slides for the online test and their really easy. Really nice guy too.

4.0
1.0
SOC200
Grade: A
Jun 13, 2014

Probably went to this class 4 times the whole semester. Tuesdays are lecture (takes attendance) and thursdays are discussions (optional). Kind of hard to pay attention because he's so easy. If you're looking for an easy A gen ed TAKE THIS.Such a breeze through class, two tests on line optional final in class. 10 twitter discussion posts.

5.0
1.0
200
Nov 14, 2014

Chillest Professor on campus.

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SOC492
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2014

This class is for seniors who are graduating. you are required to write a 20-25 page paper on a topic of your choice. you have the whole semester to do the paper. you only meet a few times during the semester. McConatha will help you if you ask him for it. It's a self-driven, work on your own kind of class.

5.0
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SOC200
May 1, 2015

Chillest professor on campus, easiest class I have ever taken so, both tests are online, twitter response every week which is so basic. Definitely take him, it's an easy A type of class.

5.0
1.0
SOC200
May 6, 2015

EASY class! Just go to class a few times. 3 tests online and do your twitter responses!!

5.0
1.0
SOC200
Grade: A
May 17, 2015

Dr. McConatha uses an online textbook for SOC 200 and the two exams are on D2L, so that was extremely convenient. In class you have the chance to argue your answers, so sometimes he will give everyone extra credit. You don't have to take the final as long as you take the first two exams, do the Twitter responses, and are satisfied with your grade.

5.0
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SOC200
Grade: A+
Jun 3, 2015

Take this class! He is the man! If you skip class it doesn't matter but his class is one you don't mind going to. Respond to 10 articles he posts on twitter and take the midterm and final thats the class (do the tests in a group of people from class) A+ is easy for a class worth your time without busy work

1.0
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SOC200
Grade: C
Nov 2, 2015

Ok so I took him for two classes the same semester and got C's in both and basically the first C in Sociology ever so that sucked. Also his texts are impossibly hard as well as his lectures are hard to stay awake during and he expects you to literally write down everything he is saying and no power points or notes are written on the board.

5.0
1.0
SOC200
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 12, 2015

Tests are online, class is not mandatory and you can pass without attending but it is interesting and useful to take notes. No textbook required.

2.0
2.0
SOC200
Grade: A
Dec 18, 2015

At some point, I didn't know what was going on in the class. It's an easy A, you have two quizzes and we had Nepal Project too this semester. But no matter how much you try, the Prof lacks clarity. And his syllabus lacks clarity too. Nevertheless, the Prof is a great guy!

1.0
1.0
SOC200
Grade: A+
Jan 19, 2016

He's extremely unorganized, unclear in his expectations, and frequently cancels class, which makes me question why I was forced to waste my tuition on this. Despite that, the class was ridiculously easy. Getting a 100 in the class is simple, but don't expect to actually learn anything about sociology. It's a shame, because he really is a nice guy.

4.0
1.0
SOC200
Grade: A
Mar 20, 2016

McConatha is the man! There are 2 online exams and 10 responses to articles he posts done on D2L. Attendance is not mandatory, but I went to almost every single one because he made it interesting. He let us out early pretty much every time. I would recommend him to anyone who is interested in sociology.

4.0
2.0
SOC200
Grade: A+
Apr 18, 2016

He is super laid back and chill. He lectures on tuesday with a powerpoint and a discussion on thursday. He posts twitter articles online and you discuss those. My attendence was optional, but no sure if he does that every semester. 2 tests, optional final and no textbook. You literally cannot fail his class if you show up. Really cool guy.

4.0
1.0
SOC200
Grade: A
Apr 18, 2016

This was such an easy class. He really only teaches 1 day a week, and the other was discussion. Attendance isn't mandatory.. There are only 2 tests, and 10 responses to articles he posts on twitter. If you are happy with your grade after that you don't have to take the final. The tests are straight from the powerpoints which are on D2L.

3.0
1.0
SOC200
Grade: A+
Apr 26, 2016

Went to class maybe 5 times and got an A. Two online exams and 10 "Twitter Responses", that's it. Final is optional. Exam questions are all on the internet or in his powerpoints. If you're looking to learn something about sociology, don't take him. If you're just looking for an easy A, then this is your guy.

5.0
1.0
SOC200
Grade: A
May 17, 2016

Very easy class. If you really care about soc go to discussions to discuss with him. Take with a few friends to cement an easy A

3.0
2.0
SOC200
Grade: A+
Aug 12, 2016
Would take again

McConatha is pretty good. This course was extremely easy, partially because it was a bigger class. McConatha has good things to say and if you are interested in sociology you will learn a lot. This was just an introductory course so it was not challenging at all. You're expected to complete forum posts and read chapters online, exams are open book.

EXTRA CREDIT
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2.0
SOC200
Grade: B+
Jun 15, 2017
Would take again

The easiest class you'll take for sociology. Attendance is optional, no homework besides 2 twitter responses, and 2 tests. the class is much easier if you go to class, but doable if you decide not to.

Hilarious
5.0
1.0
SOC200
Grade: B+
Dec 8, 2017
Would take again

This is the easiest soc class you will ever take. Showed up to about 5 classes and still passed. Class is optional and everything is online (exams, hw)

Respected
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
1.0
SOC200
Grade: A
Dec 10, 2017
Would take again

We watched Cardi B, 21 Savage, Kendrick, etc. music videos all of one class . Dr. McConatha is seriously amazing. Go to the lecture class and take notes. Then go to the discussion class just because it is interesting and fun. Final is optional, just do well on your other assignments and this class will literally be the least of your worries.

4.0
1.0
SOC200
Grade: B-
Dec 13, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Take the Test with the group and do all of the Twitter work easy A

TEST HEAVY
Would take again
4.0
1.0
SOC200
Grade: A+
Dec 14, 2017
Would take again

One of my favorite teachers! Such a great person and professor. Take him if you have the opportunity because you will really learn a lot.

Respected
Participation matters
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
SOC200
Grade: A+
Dec 14, 2017
Would take again

Dr. McConatha was an amazing professor. Easiest class I've ever taken in my life. As long as you did the 10 twitter responses and did decent on the 2 exams, you son't have to take the optional final. Sad that he's retiring after the winter semester.

Tests? Not many
Would take again
5.0
2.0
SOC200
Grade: A-
Dec 22, 2017
Would take again

Dr. McContha is a very funny guy and made the class enjoyable! 2 exams and 10 twitter responses were all of the grades.

Respected
Participation matters
Hilarious
4.0
2.0
SOC200
Grade: B-
Dec 30, 2017
Wouldn't take again

if you like your grade from the 2 exams and 10 twitter responses then you can opt out of the written final. exams are online and he encourages you to work with classmates on it. all powerpoints online. class was supposed to be over an hour but we were never there more than 45 min.

GRADED BY FEW THINGS
4.0
2.0
SOC200
Mar 18, 2018
Would take again

One of the easiest classes I've taken at wcu. 10 short twitter article responses and 2 tests word for word from powerpoints and you can take them with a group if you want. Never keeps class for the full time and final is optional. Lectures can be kind of boring but attendance isn't mandatory. Overall easy A.

Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

10%

Textbook Required

74%

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95% confidence
Based on 22 grades
Most common grades:
A (8)
A+ (7)
Not_Sure_Yet (2)
Grade Distribution
A(15)B(2)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(4)
Based on 25 reported grades
A: 8
A+: 7
Not_Sure_Yet: 2
A-: 2
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Caring (1)
TEST HEAVY (1)
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INTRO

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SOC103

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SOCIOLOGY

5.0

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SOC100

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3.0

SOC491

3.0

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3.0

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