You get out what you put in. Most topics are easy. Some require a lot of thinking. Most work can be tedious but not hard.

Starts with basic concepts and functions in linear algebra and moves towards application project. A lot of work in eigen vectors and values. Almost everything will done by hand, no program experience is necessary.

Dr. Drupieski is vanilla. Not very exciting but he knows his stuff and is very good at teaching it in a digestable manner. He really likes to call on students to answer questions so you do need to be aware. However, he doesn't make you feel bad if you don't know an answer. Solid prof

Application projects are usually with a partner so it is best to take this class with a friend.