Students mentioned that the lectures were engaging, interesting, and helpful in making sure they understood the material thoroughly. The downside was that lectures were hard to follow, especially for students who were new to the topic. Some students also thought some assignments were poorly written or unclear. Students suggested having more practical examples or hands-on activities, as well as better feedback on homework. Students considering this course should have some probability and linear algebra background. They are advised to start assignments early, as the course is a lot of work and it’s easy to get behind.

Students appreciated that this course taught core theoretical concepts they believed were particularly important to understanding computer science. Students thought the biggest weakness of the class was the textbook for the course, which they found was not as useful as it could have been. Students also believed that lectures were hard to fol ow at times. Students felt that the course could benefit from the instructor using PowerPoint slides during lectures. They thought it was important for people considering taking this class to know that the course emphasized theoretical aspects of computer science.