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Historical reviews of Bret Larget, Debraj Das: Exams can be difficult and heavily weighted, with one reviewer noting they covered unseen material, while another found them fair and focused on required knowledge.[1, 2]

The course is described as difficult and intense, with long homeworks, high-stakes exams, and a significant gap between lecture content and test material.[1, 2, +6]

Workload is described as manageable with straightforward exams, though success requires consistent effort and engagement with the material.[1, 2]

The course involves multiple quizzes, homework assignments, and an exam, with reviewers noting the workload is substantial despite the straightforward nature of the tasks.[1, 2, 3]

One reviewer notes the course content was manageable due to prior job experience, though they earned an A.[1]

Historical reviews of Amy Beyler, Derek Bean, Yaoguo Xie: Workload and difficulty vary significantly by instructor. Some report high-quality materials and fair tests, while others describe difficult exams and a need for extensive self-study to gain solid knowledge.[1, 2, 3]

Homework is time-consuming, taking five to six hours per set, and exams are challenging with a time crunch. Students must spend significant time understanding homework to prepare for tests that may differ from practice problems.[1, 2, +2]

Historical reviews indicate varied workloads. John Davis reported short homework, whereas Cecile Ane assigned a heavy group project and required extra practice. Vivak Patel's course was noted as highly difficult.[1, 2, 3]

The workload is relentless, consisting of approximately 66% homework with four to six hours of work per week across multiple large assignments.[1, 2, 3]

Historical reviews of John Gillett, Karl Rohe, Kris Sankaran: Workload varies by instructor; Gillett’s course required independent Linux learning and debugging, while Sankaran’s recent term involved graduate-level assignments. Sankaran’s earlier terms featured spread-out homeworks, and Rohe provided few guidelines.[1, 2, +4]

One reviewer reports that homework and class content differ significantly from the test, requiring preparation for a difficult exam experience.[1]

Historical reviews of Wei-Yin Loh: Assignments and exams are described as too tricky, with a useless textbook even for open-book exams, potentially causing students to quit before mid-term.[1]