An especially kind professor I thought. Lectures are well structured and clearly thought out.

Tough grader. Good feedback. Challenging class and the way it's being taught. Boring and confusing. unclear directions on labs. 30+ pages of labs (because we are Ph.D. or graduate students, apparently). I am annoyed because all my UD labs aren't that long.

The goat. Crazy work load, but the TA's and Matt himself are always willing to help break any questions down for you. Out of all the ES professors, I've learned the most from him! Super approachable, is passionate about what he teaches and wants you to succeed.

He knows his stuff, but I don't see myself taking another course by him again. He wasn't very understanding of family emergencies.

Matt is amazing and anyone at UCSB is lucky to be in one of his classes, genuinely such an understanding and kind person. Material in his class is difficult put he does his best to make everything digestible/accessible. 10/10

Lectures are boring, but if you pay attention and take notes you'll be good. Tests are extremely straight-forward. Labs are long and some are hard, ask your TA for help or guidance and you'll be fine. Labs make up most the grade, so engage with ur TA. Weekly quizzes w/ 5 Qs. 1 in person MC Midterm. 1 in person MC Final. 8 Labs. Iclicker each lect.