This course is very time-intensive.

This professor is intelligent, but has been far enough removed from being a pupil that he doesn't remember how students learn best. He is very much a "turn to your left, turn to your right" kind of professor and can be extremely dismissive of students.

Get to know your peers and do your best. The labs are a great place to get points back if you are struggling in the lecture. Do your best, but don't drive yourself mad just for the grade.