I didn't love this class and would not recommend taking as a GE. The test questions were worded in tricky ways and the amount of random nitty gritty knowledge covered and expected to memorize was a lot. Discussion was sometimes helpful with covering major topics, but again, the nitty gritty details were not really emphasized ever again. The class required an online textbook with interactive homework, which was really annoying. Homework also included short written responses (fine and typical of a GE) and two bigger assignments using the online interactive textbook. Grading was curved so that the student with the highest grade is the maximum grade possible in the course. Overall, not a great class but if you have to take it you'll survive if you really put in the effort to study every single detail covered because you never really know what will be on the midterm and final.

grading breakdown for spring 23:
70% EXAMS (35% Midterm exam, 35% Final exam)
15% Online quizzes using interactive textbook
15% Discussion section
+ optional 2% extra credit