Examines how to achieve the mission of the modern research university and contribute to the different kinds of work that faculty and staff are engaged in at UCSB, from the administration of the University to faculty research and the production of creative projects. Lectures and TA sections emphasize the importance of the second-year to participate in undergraduate research, internships, the Honors Program, studying abroad, as well as utilizing the various resources available to complete both academic and co- curricular goals.

No Prerequisites

2

Units

Optional

Grading

1, 2, 3

Passtime

None

Level Limit

Letters and science

College
SHISHIM M D
Mark Shishim
4.7
12 reviews
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09:00 AM - 09:50 AM
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11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
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15:00 PM - 15:50 PM
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13:00 PM - 13:50 PM
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10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
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ILP 1101
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4.7
ED191W . Shishim M D 4 Months Ago

Syllabus clearly explains what will happen in class. Graded solely on attendance (section and lecture), group project (randomized with people in your section (can be good or bad)), and a few discussion posts and quizzes. Mark is so nice and is always accessible after lecture. I highly recommend this class, as anyone can do well if they have fun.

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ED191W . Shishim M D 1 Year, 4 Months Ago

Mark is a great guy with a great team of TA's. The class is interesting and its content is extremely useful. Discussions in section are engaging, and homework is straightforward. If you can, definitely try to get in Maka's section, he's also a very chill dude. I'd love to take another one of Mark's classes in the future.

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ED191W . Shishim M D 2 Years Ago

I loved this class! You can tell Mark is such a genuinely good person and the stuff he teaches is so valuable. I recommend his course to any student at UCSB.

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ED191W . Shishim M D 3 Years Ago

Mark was great you could tell he cared. Lectures and sections were very engaging. A lot of busywork hw (quiz, worksheet, and forum) weekly. Easy to complete just time-consuming. One project that spans the course, it is relatively easy with a presentation to your section at the end. Overall an easy but engaging and interesting elective course.

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ED191W . Shishim M D 7 Years Ago

Going to repeat what everyone else has said: really interesting and engaging class, but an exceeding amount of busywork that is more annoying than you would expect. Take it pass/no pass unless you have the time to treat this like one of your major classes.

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ED191W . Shishim M D 9 Years Ago

Great class!! It's not an "Easy A" but if you do all the work you'll be totally fine! I did all the work and studied a bit for the tests (which are harder than you'd think but totally doable) and got an A-! You can do it :) The class was sooo worth it. Great teachers, relatable subject... TAKE IT.

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