Prof. Rombach has a very unique grading scheme for the class. The course is divided into twelve "topics," each corresponding to a section of the textbook. Each topic is tested multiple times, on quizzes, midterms, and the final. Each problem on a quiz, midterm, or the final corresponds to one of these "topics." The highest score you receive on a "topic" on any exam is used to calculate your final grade; e.g., if you get a 10/10 on a "convolution problem" on the first quiz, you don't have to do the convolution problems on the midterm or the final. This is a good grading scheme if you enjoy studying topics intensely, successfully demonstrating that you know the topic, and not having to worry about them again for the next exam.

Lectures were a bit unorganized. She was pretty easy until the final actually killed you. The previous post is right, but it didn't mention almost 50% got below B in her class....The final grade you would receive was way below your expectation since she would make you feel that you would get an A for sure before the final but was completely shocked after seeing your final grade.

The tests are straightforward as long as you study the practice exams. Plus, she gives 2 extra quizzes in case you don't do well on midterms. In the end, 25% get A- or above. There is tons of office hours and she is very approachable. I also found her explanations of problems are often quite interesting (a good thing).