The best aspects of the course included the helpful and wel -designed homework assignments, as well as well the interesting and applicable material that students learned. The professor was very knowledgeable and showed lots of enthusiasm in teaching the subject. The worst aspects of the course included the hefty workload, and lack of guidance on the projects. The course would improve if there was a well-defined course syl abus and better discussions/assignments to help students understand what they were really learning. Prospective students should endeavor to stay on top of the work, and

Many students who were enrol ed in this course enjoyed learning from their peers who were knowledgeable about the topics rather than reading about it. They also appreciated the growth they saw in their presentation and critical analysis skills. In addition, students were able to create their own assignments while learning about various aspects of security. But feedback was fairly light, and some assignments were a bit too complicated to understand by peers. To improve this course, it was suggested that the instructor provide feedback fol owing presentations and that expectations be laid out during the first week. Prospective students should be interested in a research oriented course.

The best aspects of the course included the engaging and effective professor who was invested in ensuring the students’ success. Some students noted that the professor’s feedback on assignments was both timely and insightful. Several students pointed out that some of the topics focused on in the course were outdated, and suggested including more up-to-date work in the syl abus. Prospective students should have a strong programming background as this course can be chal enging, and expect to develop firm foundations in automatic speech recognition.