I think it makes sense for them to emphasize a strong understanding of the fundamentals. It will help those students who later want to go into data science as well.
No, but it does sort of suggest that, doesn't it?
> This is especially true for foundational courses.
Sure, but calculus is about memorizing ways to answer problems. We're not talking about real analysis, the course in which students develop the calculus and prove it works.
It really isn't. That might be how some people managed to get a passing grade, but clearly they learned nothing and squandered a once in a lifetime opportunity to get to know it.
Ok, thanks for your contribution.
So it really begs the question as to what is the point? The only thing I can think of is college admissions. A specific selection of rigorous memorization for elite admission.