The best aspect of the course was the laidback atmosphere where students learned interesting biology topics. The worst aspect of the course was the structure, with many of the topics being scattered and unrelated. Students were often unclear of the course’s expectations and felt that some topics were not covered in enough detail. The course would improve if there were more in-depth lessons on some of the topics and if the curriculum were better structured. Prospective students should expect a really light workload in this simple one-credit bio course with lots of exciting material to learn.

The best aspects of this course were the workload, discussions, and interesting topics covered. Many students agreed that the long guest lectures and the reliance on technology were the worst aspects. To improve the quality of this course, students suggested more hands-on experiences, simple homework assignments, and more peer interaction. Prospective students should know that this course is a great option to fill one credit and a background in biology is not needed.

The best aspect of this course was the interactive nature of the class that allowed students to learn about different areas of biology through student presentations. Many students felt the course was not chal enging enough and they did not get enough feedback on their work. This course could be improved by having more review material for the final and changing groups throughout the semester, so students can get different perspectives. Prospective students should know this class is a good starting point for learning about modern age biology.