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CCST9083

Earth as Seen by Satellite

University Central

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Students find the course challenging with a heavy workload, including weekly argumentative essays, quizzes, and a final project. The grading is inconsistent, with some finding it generous while others struggle to get A's due to hidden workloads and tough assessments.

Grading

Grading is inconsistent — some students find it generous, while others struggle to get A's due to hidden workloads and tough assessments.

Workload

The workload is heavy, including weekly argumentative essays, quizzes, a final project, and an individual essay of 1500-2000 words. Some students found the homework extremely demanding, spending entire weekends on CCST9083 assignments.

Assessments

Assessments include two in-class quizzes, four worksheets involving Google Earth Engine operations, a final project with multiple components (website and presentation), and an individual essay of 1500-2000 words. Some students also mention a final exam that is detailed but easy to fail.

Teaching

The teaching quality varies — some find the professor helpful and engaging, while others struggle due to heavy accents or unclear content. The tutor's workload and grading are particularly criticized this year.

Tips

Students suggest avoiding the course if you have a heavy schedule elsewhere. If you do take it, be prepared for a lot of work and ensure you understand the requirements thoroughly.

heavy workloadinconsistent gradingchallenging assessments

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