Introduction to research skills. Discussion of current research trends, writing literature reviews, etc. Students will be required to present materials reflecting their interests, which will be critically appraised for both content and presentation. Emphasis will be placed on aiding students to acquire a high-level of professionalism.
4
UnitsOptional
Grading1, 2
PasstimeUpper division only
Level LimitLetters and science
CollegeExtremely unclear lectures, slides are so vague it's useless. Teaches difficult topics as if you already know them. No continuity between lectures (very random). No grading syllabus, no clue which assignments got graded, no place to check your grade until it showed on GOLD, and no response to emails. Even TA's felt lost. Terrible experience!
Horrible course. NO feedback during the whole quarter. You even don't know the grading criteria.
took 120c online over the summer. overall good class, attendance was mandatory which sucked but otherwise fine
131 with coburn was probably one of the best classes i've had at UCSB. you can tell she really cares about the material and how passionate she is. the project was also super useful
Dr. Baracaldo's lectures were always jaded and dull, with unnecessarily difficult and long assignments to boot. Labs in particular took days to complete (and are worth less than the comparatively easier homework); midterm exam was tricky and finnicky; she gave zero communication on anything (midterm date, final project requirements). Best to avoid!
Coburn is very sweet and understanding. I will say sometimes the lectures can sometimes be hard to follow, but things like her posting handwritten notes I found quite helpful. Tests/quizzes aren't too bad
Uma Ravat
2.4
Sreenivasa Jammalamadaka
4.4
Alexander Shkolnik
3.7