The assignments were handed out on a weekly basis, and both text and figures involved math symbols (it was a communications course). Since I had a limited knowledge of LaTeX and related drawing tools, I ended up spending a lot of time drawing the figures.
At times when the instructor was absent, I was also called upon to take some of the tutorial sessions. These sessions involved explaining solutions to one or more of the problems in case people were struck. Since I already had the solutions, the task was not challenging in any way. Indeed, after I had taken a couple of sessions, I wondered how some of my own past tutorial instructors had managed to do such a bad job.
The instructor of the class was Prof. AK Chaturvedi. Perhaps the most beneficial aspect of that TAship was the opportunity to observe one of the best teachers in the EE department up close. I specifically remember admiring his attention to detail. For instance, I was often careless and made typos in almost all the assignments and solutions. Needless to say, he used to catch all the typos - every time. He also made significant efforts trying to be available in his office before quizzes and exams and often organized extra office hours inviting students to clear their doubts.
Finally, the most boring part was having to stand in the lecture hall while the students wrote their exams. But I suppose it would be boring even if I were to become a professor.
Finally, the most boring part was having to stand in the lecture hall while the students wrote their exams. But I suppose it would be boring even if I were to become a professor.
