Took this as an online summer class. Make sure you take in-depth notes though, because information isn't given on the lecture slides themselves. Dr. Smith is very caring and clearly cares a lot about the topics he lectures on. Overall a very interesting class!

Highly recommend Professor Smith!!! One of the best lecturers I've had at UCSB, he was so engaging and thoughtful that it made me look forward to attending lecture each week. I took his 101 class where attendance wasn't mandatory but I do recommend going to lecture as he is a great speaker. Weekly quizzes that are straightforward and three essays

Professor Smith is an amazing professor, the best I have ever had! Lecture attendance is not mandatory but they're so enjoyable that you will want to go. Three papers all 1500 max a good bit of reading no midterm or final just the papers. Amazing professor I loved going to lecture lots of interactive discussions w/t class but he made them enjoyable