Students found that the best aspect of this course was the very knowledgeable, very personable professor. He made the lectures engaging and interesting, answering every question and helping students understand difficult the concepts. Some students thought that the lectures could get rushed in order to fit all of the material in and disliked that their grades depended on how wel they did on the exam. They suggested adding homework assignments to al ow more opportunities to boost their grades and thought that either longer lectures or an additional day would help them cover all of the materials. Prospective students should be prepared to take notes, study hard, and attend every lecture. They should be wil ing to ask questions and have an interest in neuroscience.

Students praised this course for having an engaging and humorous instructor who worked to keep the course, which served as an overview of neuroscience and how the brain works, clear and concise. Students had few issues with the course though some noted that it moved very quickly and students had to make sure they kept up, otherwise they would struggle with the course’s various quizzes and exams. Suggestions for improvement included a desire by multiple students that the course offer them more ways to test their knowledge of neuroscience, with some students asking for additional homework or study guides. Prospective students should know that students found that the course required students to be engaged and to do a fair, but not overwhelming amount of work. Students also found that the course covered interesting material.

The best aspects of this course included the intriguing presentation of material, the balanced workload, and the instructor’s engaging lecturing style. Students also appreciated the instructor’s enthusiasm for the course content. Some students felt that the course was too demanding for an intro level class and that there were not enough opportunities to improve grades (grades were based on the mean of three tests throughout the semester). Suggestions included providing more online study resources and assigning more out-of-class work so that students can better understand the material. Prospective students are encouraged to attend every lecture and study regularly for the tests as opposed to waiting until the day before.