I believe that the 70:30 ratio is a little lopsided. The ideal ratio of informative to practical courses should be 50% informative and 50% practical. Among the most useful informative course taught at NJIT, the ones that feature labs are the most helpful. Of course learning theory and formulas is important, but seeing the practical application of these is critical. This also extends to courses like this one. While it is informative, the primary value of this course comes from how practical it is to working in the industry. Understanding a concept is fine, but seeing how it applies to real-life examples is a template for success when those real-life scenarios present themselves upon entering the workforce. The more “hands on” experience a student can get, whether this is through labs, research, or simulations, the better they will be prepared for life after school.