For a freshman level class, you really need to be on your stuff. She reads off the slides, and has three exams all worth 30% of your grade. This means that if you mess up on one (for me two), you will have no chance at getting an A in the class. I'd recommend you study more than you have to, as exams are detail oreinted.

I work hard and get a A without curve. But actually I don't think it is easy to get A for this course. The concept or material isn't too hard, but the wording in exams sometimes are hard to understand, so you have to really work hard and prepare. But actually she is very responsible and the lecture slide is easy to follow, which can self-learned

Overall the class really isn't too bad. I didn't attend lectures at all, but the material is very easy to self teach. Concepts aren't hard at all, just her midterms/finals are worded incredibly confusing, forcing you to really understand the concepts.

Thought the reviews were over exaggerating. The wording on her tests are very confusing. I started doing better when I stopped going to lectures and taught myself the content. However, her class structure is easy to understand. Three tests each worth 30% of your grade and the other 10% is assignments. Trust the reviews.

Grade is based on 3 non-cumulative exams taken throughout the quarter. Not too difficult if you attend lecture and study using the past exams. Lectures can be hard to keep up with; she talks very fast and slides lack information. Final grade is curved. Honestly wasn't as bad as people say, but would not recommend if looking for an easy GE.

i took this class as an elective and it was a lot tougher than i expected. wouldn't take again.