Students noted that the best parts of this course were the professor and the group project. Students also liked the straightforward homework and the flexible exam format. They said the material could be confusing and that it was sometimes hard to follow the lecture slides. Students suggested doing more example problems in class and going over the math more thoroughly. Students should know that the material can be hard to grasp, but the homework and exams are straightforward. Fortunately, the professor and TAs are willing to help.

Students found that the best aspect of this course was the professor, who was passionate about the subject and very willing to meet and go over the materials. Students also liked the content covered in class, and liked the chal enging but interesting examples. Students did find that some of the lectures went a little too quickly, though, and that the project was a bit rushed since it started so late. Suggestions for improvement included breaking problems down into steps and providing additional examples for study. Students also would have liked more time to complete the project. Prospective students are recommended to pay attention in class and take good notes on the lectures. Students should have a solid math background, but the course itself is a good introductory class to optimization and system designs.

Students believed the best aspect of this class was the knowledgeable and helpful instructor. They also enjoyed working on the final project for the course. Some students thought the least beneficial aspect of the class was that the first few classes emphasized theoretical material that was difficult to understand. Students thought the class could be improved by making the final project count for a large portion of the final grade. Students also thought they could use more practice problems to prepare for exams. They felt it would be most useful for future participants to know that this course was a helpful introduction to systems design.