I would not recommend taking this course, topics were hard and not clearly explained. On multiple occasions, the professor would be corrected by the TAs or argue with the TAs about the correctness of his methods. The readings were really dense and the exams heavily relied on the long list of readings assigned. Readings were never discussed in class or discussion (there were no discussion sections). One of the homework assignments had an average of 60% if I recall correctly, and nothing was done to address this. When attempting to ask questions in class, students are often interrupted and not allowed to finish their questions.
Overall, the professor was helpful when you talked to him individually but this class is just not planned out well and very hard to study for.

This course, Energy, Environment, and Development, was quite the undertaking. It was a challenging journey, filled with 17 dense readings, extensive lecture slides, and a deep dive into economic terms applied to environmental contexts, such as subsidies and taxes.

The grading structure is also quite rigorous, with the final exam accounting for 40% of the grade, the midterm 20%, homework assignments 35%, and class participation making up the remaining 5%. This distribution emphasizes the importance of consistent effort throughout the semester.

Despite its difficulty, I must admit, it was my favorite class. The knowledge I gained was invaluable and the topics were genuinely interesting. However, I do wish the course was structured in a way that allowed for a more in-depth exploration of each concept. We only managed to scratch the surface of some truly fascinating material.

Professor Deepak was exceptional. His passion for the subject was evident and it significantly enhanced the learning experience. I must also commend the teaching assistant, Sebastian, for his dedication and invaluable assistance during office hours.

In conclusion, while this course is demanding and could potentially impact your GPA, the learning experience makes it worthwhile. It's a fantastic class with a great professor, but be prepared for a rigorous academic journey.

This course, Energy, Environment, and Development, was quite the undertaking. It was a challenging journey, filled with 17 dense readings, extensive lecture slides, and a deep dive into economic terms applied to environmental contexts, such as subsidies and taxes.

The grading structure is also quite rigorous, with the final exam accounting for 40% of the grade, the midterm 20%, homework assignments 35%, and class participation making up the remaining 5%. This distribution emphasizes the importance of consistent effort throughout the semester.

Despite its difficulty, I must admit, it was my favorite class. The knowledge I gained was invaluable and the topics were genuinely interesting. However, I do wish the course was structured in a way that allowed for a more in-depth exploration of each concept. We only managed to scratch the surface of some truly fascinating material.

Professor Deepak was exceptional. His passion for the subject was evident and it significantly enhanced the learning experience. I must also commend the teaching assistant, Sebastian, for his dedication and invaluable assistance during office hours.

In conclusion, while this course is demanding and could potentially impact your GPA, the learning experience makes it worthwhile. It's a fantastic class with a great professor, but be prepared for a rigorous academic journey.

Professor Rajagopal provided a very good class in which the primary goal was to learn. Course material was broad but in depth enough to provide a solid understanding of topics covered.

Ther homeworks were well timed, and there was an essay at the end which could replace two homeworks. If you did this and all homeworks you could in effect drop your two lowest scores.

Exams were based around the homeworks and readings, and were very fair.

He was also very good about helping students who emailed him and setting up alternate hours to meet. Overall a very good class.