Lecture, three hours; laboratory, two hours. Enforced requisite: course 30A. Introduction to concept of matrices and linear transformations to equip students with some basic tools to understand dynamics of multivariable nonlinear systems. Examples from ecological, physiological, chemical, and other systems. Letter grading.

Review Summary

Clarity
10.0 / 10
Organization
10.0 / 10
Time
5-10 hrs/week
Overall
10.0 / 10

Reviews

    Quarter Taken: Winter 2023 In-Person
    Grade: A+

    very good instructor, always spoke clearly and cares about his students, make sure to study early and go to office hours

    Quarter Taken: Winter 2023 In-Person
    Grade: A

    He does such a great job connecting our work to a real life application and keeping the class engaging yet informative. His slides tell you everything you need to know and promote understanding over memorization.

    Quarter Taken: Winter 2023 In-Person
    Grade: A

    the professor is passionate and will answer your questions clearly during lecture. like most classes, if you attend lecture, you will do good on the exams. this professor cares about his students and wants them to do good so even if you don't go to ALL lectures, when the midterms/finals come up, going to lecture and asking questions will help you immensely. the homework is tedious but ultimately, helpful. you'll do good If you want to do good.

    Quarter Taken: Winter 2023 In-Person
    Grade: A

    Jukka was nice and a cool guy, but his lectures were confusing sometimes. The content was also a bit confusing itself. His exams were harder than the other LS30B classes, so if you want easier exams, take another professor.

    Quarter Taken: Spring 2023 In-Person
    Grade: N/A

    arguably best professor for this class. very knowledgeable and passionate about the subject matter. In other words, you get out what you put in

    Quarter Taken: Spring 2023 In-Person
    Grade: A+

    Instructor is very clear and engaging, easy to follow along and knows how to keep your attention. He’s funny and the class can be lenient with deadlines if you need an extension due to illness etc. Labs can be stressful when you don’t know where to start, but the TAs are helpful. Participation is done through iClicker.

    Quarter Taken: Spring 2023 In-Person
    Grade: A+

    LS 30B is a really great class, but for me, the concepts were much harder than LS 30A, mainly because it has linear algebra. However, Jukka is a great teacher, and if you pay attention you will do well in the class. The labs are tedious, but not too difficult, and the final group project at the end of the quarter is not bad at all. Midterms and finals are very reasonable, just study from the practice midterms and finals that Jukka has.

Course

Instructor
Jukka Keranen
Previously taught
23S 23W 22F 22W 21W

Grading Information

  • Has a group project

  • Attendance not required

  • 1 midterm

  • Finals week final

  • 59% recommend the textbook

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