I would definitely recommend taking this class with Professor Kashefi! His class was very manageable and straightforward as well. In his lectures, he would present us with concepts, formulas, go through proofs at times, and apply the concepts using MANY examples. Homework is assigned, but you don't have to turn it in for a grade. Your grade is solely based on three midterms and a final (he does have eight different ways of computing your grade and will use the method that gives you the highest grade possible). His exams are very manageable (in lectures, Professor Kashefi sometimes mentions that he would give us a similar example on an exam) and as long as you practice the examples from your notes often/understand and frequently reviewer your notes and do your homework, you should be fine!! I really liked Professor Kashefi's style of teaching as well. He is laid-back and a bit quirky too! At times, his lectures would be a little confusing as he wouldn't specify something/be rushed, but if you go to office hours or ask your TA (or review your notes on your own), you'll be able to figure it out. Overall, I think this class was very manageable because of Professor Kashefi and I would definitely take another class with him again!