The best aspects of this course included the effective presentation of the material, the podcasts that were posted on Blackboard, the instructor’s enthusiasm for the content, and the lectures that were supplemented with visual aids. Some students felt that the instructor could, at times, get lost in her lectures and deliver misleading or incorrect information. Students also felt that the exams did not match the material that had been presented in class. Suggestions included providing review exams, clarifying what the exams could potentially cover, and more student engagement. Prospective students should know that it’s vital to do well on the class exams as the cumulative course grade is based on the mean of three tests.

Highlights from this course included the interesting material, recorded lectures with available lecture notes, and the case studies covered in class. However, many students were not pleased with the structure of exams and found the material covered in class repetitive. Additional graded assignments and more interactive lectures were suggested improvements to this course. Many students also would like to see less repetition from the Intro to Neuroscience course. Prospective students should know that the course does not require knowledge of neuroscience, but you should make time to study the lecture notes weekly as your grade is based on three exams.

The best part about this course was that the class lecture slides and Panapto recordings were available to use for studying throughout the semester. Students enjoyed the material covered in class as well as the manageable workload. Many students found that the professor reading slides in class made it hard for them to stay focused, and that the exams seemed to test rote memorization over understanding. This course could be improved by having a more interactive lecture format and providing students with past exams. Prospective students should know that taking Intro to Neuroscience is highly suggested before enrolling.