The best aspects of the course included the stimulating and applicable topics, as well as the professor’s straightforward and enthusiastic teaching method. The worst aspect of the course was the papers as many students felt they were kind of thrown into the course and not well thought out. Also, the exams were somewhat difficult and were not preceded by any review sessions. The course would improve if the written papers were eliminated and if students were given practice exams or review sessions to help them prepare for the exams. Prospective students should ensure they keep up with al the readings and

The best aspects of this course were the very interesting materials and the professor’s way of blending neuroscience and economics together. Students found themselves refreshingly chal enged and thought that the entire course was ful of interesting concepts. However, they found the lectures sometimes difficult to fol ow, and that the exams focused on memorization rather than comprehension. Suggestions for improvement included making the lectures more interactive through the use of clicker questions and visual aids. Other students suggested improving the slides with more information and visual aids, and wanted homework assignments to help their grades. Prospective students should be prepared for difficult but fairly graded exams. The course is recommended for anyone who has an interest in neuroscience, economics or both.

Students found this class and its teacher to be interesting, especially in regards to the relationship of the course’s subject to daily life. Students thought the exams were especial y difficult. They felt that the course could be improved with a greater diversity of exercises or quizzes between exams. Students recommended that people taking this course should be prepared to read and interpret scientific articles and will benefit from studying the instructor’s PowerPoint slides.