Frank Swenton

This class is difficult but relaxed. Swenton doesn't collect homework or problem sets or mark attendance, although without the lectures you'll struggle more than it's worth. The content is abstract, so you don't really need 'practice' so much as you need a deep understanding of the material to do well. I found that paying attention thoroughly and being engaged in class was enough to do well, even without doing any of the problem sets.

This class is difficult but relaxed. Swenton doesn't collect homework or problem sets or mark attendance, although without the lectures you'll struggle more than it's worth. The content is abstract, so you don't really need 'practice' so much as you need a deep understanding of the material to do well. I found that paying attention t …Read more

The entire course is only graded on the exams, but there is a huge curve as the exams vary in difficulty. A lot of comsci majors haven’t taken sit down closed note tests since coming to midd, but honestly if you know how to take a test you are completely fine, you just have to do the work and study before hand. He is super helpful during office hours and the exam questions are very fair. Just do the work and it’s not that bad

The entire course is only graded on the exams, but there is a huge curve as the exams vary in difficulty. A lot of comsci majors haven’t taken sit down closed note tests since coming to midd, but honestly if you know how to take a test you are completely fine, you just have to do the work and study before hand. He is super helpful du …Read more

Abstract course, feels like an elaborate thought experiment, but if you invest enough attention it can become interesting on a conceptual level. None of the content is difficult, but you just have to be able to visualize it. Homework is optional but recommended to understand what is happening during the lectures.