The best aspects of this course included the manner in which the instructor engaged the students, the detail with which the instructor clarified an issue/problem, and the instructor’s choice of utilizing real data as a means to get the students to think critical y. Some students felt that the textbook was unhelpful. Suggestions included col ecting and reviewing the homework assignments, working with more mechanism examples, and providing the students with grades. Prospective students should be prepared for a chal enging but highly informative course. It’s also recommended that they have knowledge of organic chemistry. 67

Throughout this course, students grasped a practical understanding of bridge and tower design through lectures, discussions of engineering and aesthetics of structures, and group projects. The material was also easy to understand because of the professor, and there wasn’t much work required for this course. In addition, the professor was both knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the subject matter. The exams required memorization, the lectures were boring at times, and homework assignments didn’t match the lectures. Also, students would have preferred an individual final project instead of a group project. Suggestions for improvement include: more interactive lectures, new exam structure, more cohesiveness between lectures and assignments, and shorter lectures. Non- Civil Engineering prospective students are welcomed to enroll in this course.

The best aspects of the class included the compelling lectures given by a dynamic and passionate professor, the interesting subject matter, and the manageable workload. Some humanities students found the physics and engineering components to be chal enging, while engineering students would have preferred more technical content and less writing. Some felt that the homework assignments were difficult, and that test content occasionally involved rote memorization. Suggestions for improvement included providing more prompt and detailed feedback on assignments. Prospective students should be aware that this course involves both math and writing, and that completing the readings is essential to success in the class.