Introduction to the theoretical underpinnings of computer science. Topics include propositional predicate logic, set theory, functions and relations, counting, mathematical induction and recursion (generating functions).
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CollegeThis is my second class with him and Matni is great. His lectures are really helpful and likes to do in depth examples. He also has so many resources such as class notes, helpful sections, and actually great TAs/ULAs. The material is difficult, but he wants to help you. The homework can be long and difficult though. Really fair quizzes and final.
He is one of the great profs in this department. I honestly can say that he made me love CS again.
Matni was one of the best profs I've had here. He cares about the students and helping you understand the material and was very clear with his grading. He was always accessible outside of class and picked up the slack of having awful TA's. He wants you to do well if you're willing to put in the effort.
Took my 4th class with Matni and this was the worst one. There was just so much homework and it was pretty difficult and long. The exams were extremely detail oriented and very long and required knowing very small details. Matni is still a great lecturer though so lectures were very useful. Class material is relatively simple.
Overall not too bad of a course, biweekly quizzes are stressful as quizzes and final make up 70% of the grade, but as long as you do fine on the quizzes, the final is pretty straightforward and he lets you have a cheat sheet. just go to lectures and study a little before each quiz and it's not too bad
I preferred Professor Matni with CS32. His lectures in CS111 are a bit boring. The homeworks are lengthy. The midterm and final make up 70% of the final grade. Exams are graded strictly. Overall, it just feels like Professor Matni made the course a bit harder than it needed to be.