Overall, this is definitely the hardest class in the C&S Bio methodology series. It integrates all the concepts learned in lower division classes and expects you to know some modeling concepts, too. However, the class is easy in the sense that (1) no attendance is required, ever (2) problem sets are worth more than the final and midterm (and they are only 10%), and (3) the professor encourages collaboration; he wants people to do well. Although the material was dry and unclear at times, having friends in this class is all you need to do well. Definitely feel like I learned a lot and about some foundational biological modeling concepts.

Honestly struggled weekly in this class to a) pay attention in class and b) do the psets, and I'm sure I'm not alone. Savage knows what he's talking about and seems genuinely very interested in the topic, and although it feels like an extension of the LS30 series, I did enjoy class occasionally. Lectures aren't recorded, but pandemic recordings are available with his board notes -- probably why half the class isn't there most days after the first. The midterm/final questions are quite vague, but each is worth less than a single homework pset individually + it's take-home with groupwork permitted (most people seemed to do well on it). Labs are done in MATLAB, and while I think it's one of the most insufferable languages known to man, they're easy and require very little integration with/knowledge of the lectures beyond the provided lab instructions. The textbook is referenced a few times (which is why I assume it was offered through Inclusive Access) and provides useful reading if you have the time and mental fortitude to read through a chapter on your own, but if you know where to look you can find it online anyway.
Grade Breakdown
Homework - 60%
Labs - 20%
Midterm - 10%
Final - 10%