The best aspect of this course was the simple and organized lectures. The worst aspect of the course was the early class time, as it was difficult for many students to stay awake. The professor also always went off on tangents while delivering the lectures as a result of his passion for the topic. The course would improve if the professor was able to stick to his lecture notes and PowerPoint slides. It would also improve if there were a few more tests and assignments spread out throughout the semester so that student grades wouldn’t be so heavily weighed on the last few weeks. Prospective students should know that this is an easy course, with a manageable workload for anyone interested in archaeology and prehistory.

Students praised this course for having an engaging instructor who covered the biological and cultural origins of humans and society. Perceived issues with the course varied. Some students thought that the grading in the course was irregular with one student in particular complaining of a lack of feedback in the course. Suggestions for improvement included a desire by multiple students that the course be made more engaging either by having students do group work in class or by the instructor finding ways to engage those who don’t have as strong a background in archaeology or history. Prospective students should know that students found the course could have a heavy reading load, but thought the exams were reasonable.

The best aspects of the course included the easygoing professor and helpful PowerPoint slides. The worst aspects of the course included the dull course material and lectures. There was not much in-class discussion and students found it difficult to stay engaged in the lectures. The course would improve if there were more discussions and engaging materials to help students stay involved in class. The course is fairly manageable and it focuses on archeology. Prospective students should be sure to attend all lectures in order to do well on the exams and writing assignments.