Looking for a gentler semester? Start with courses where students have earned higher grades.
Highest historical GPA first. At least 100 letter grades over the five years through the selected term. Grades reflect past outcomes, not workload or a guaranteed result.
Historical grades cover up to five years through the selected term. Only courses with at least 100 letter grades are ranked.
LIS 501 introduces computational methods for processing and analyzing text data, covering preparation, analytics, and NLP applications.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Aaron Enright: The workload consists of four major homeworks with flexible programming or essay options, but reviewers report a lack of grading feedback and unclear evaluation criteria.
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026LIS 500: CODE AND POWER prepares students to analyze media portrayals of race, gender, and computing while developing PHP web scripting skills.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Students report heavy self-study requirements, including watching extensive LinkedIn Learning videos and documentaries, with minimal direct instruction. The workload involves significant readings and films for short discussion posts, often accompanied by confusing module structures.
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026LIS 407 introduces data storytelling through visualization, teaching students to summarize, analyze, and communicate data effectively using software tools while addressing bias and limitations.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Xiang Zheng: Workload is manageable if students complete homework on time and attend class to follow demonstrations, though understanding concepts requires effort.
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2023–Spring 2026