The best parts of this course were the interesting subject material, good lectures, and labs. The negative aspects of the course were the very difficult exams and complex math that was involved in a lot of the assignments. Some students also said that the lectures were too similar to the textbook and that there were not enough examples. Students suggested using a better textbook and giving out practice exams or more practice problems to study. Students also wished the class had covered more practical applications. Students considering this course should expect a difficult course that is dependent on knowing MATLAB. Students said that overall this is a difficult class, but the textbook is a great resource.

The professor was one of the best aspects of this course. Students thought that she taught the materials thoroughly, and that many of the materials discussed in class were put into real-world context, which made the information easy to grasp. Students did believe that the lab was a bit incongruous as it did not apply to what they learned in the lecture. They also thought that the lectures relied too heavily on the textbook, so they recommended using a different, more up to date book instead. They also thought that the lab should be updated and moved to earlier in the semester. Prospective students should read the materials before class and attend every lecture to hear al the details that may end up on the exams. The

Students thought the best aspect of this course was the effectiveness of the instructor in explaining the course material. They felt the course’s biggest drawback was that the lectures could have ranged farther in scope from the material covered in the textbook. Students also thought the course could benefit from the distribution of more example problems as preparation for the exams. Students thought it was valuable for future participants to know that there was an emphasis on mathematics in the course material for the class.