[micadjems]

Pretty interesting course, IMO, despite the seemingly dullness of the topic.

Dr. Dixon was funny as well as knowledgeable, always offering more facts and knowledge, often which related to daily life. That really made the course more interesting - being able to see it in your daily life (like why the kettle is loud just before it boils )

There were 8 assignments and 2 tests in Dec '09, but there was a 2h tutorial every week where people worked together on the assignments with textbooks, notes, and the TAs and professor. This really helped keep students up to date on problem solving, and as the tests and exam are open book and notes, it greatly helps in preparing for those.

Really interesting and well presented course.