How so? I took 3-4 DSP classes in university and none of them seemed particularly earth shattering. I think statistics and mathematic notation are a lot harder for students to work with. That said, information theory, which I would not consider a DSP course, was the hardest class I took. It requires mathematician’s math. None of that easy engineering math.

> easy engineering math

I felt a great disturbance in the Force, as if millions of engineers suddenly cried out in outrage and were suddenly offended.

Dem Ego Battles. Second most important thing in an Engineer’s life, after getting the job done. Keeps it all going nicely.