The best aspects of this course included the lecture summaries on Blackboard that corresponded with each week's content, the intellectual challenges it provided, and the genuine interest the instructor displayed in regards to the material. Some of the students felt the grading was harsh and that the reading material was out-of-date. One suggestion was to add guest lecturers throughout the semester. Another suggestion was to create a more apparent correlation between the essay assignments and the required reading. Prospective students should pay attention to quiz questions in class and be prepared for a large amount of reading.

The highlight of this course for most students was the interested material and the chance to learn without constant worry about their grade. Additional y, many students found the discussion sections enlightening. The essay assignments were given the worst score by students. Many found the grading to be harsh and the overal assignment unclear. More guidance with the essay assignments or assigning tests rather than essays were both suggested improvements to the course. Prospective students should know that despite the writing involved, the course is interesting and gives a good foundation of knowledge.

The best aspect of this course was the fact that it addressed the politics and social environment surrounding major scientific developments. This course covered a wide variety of topics. Some students found it frustrating that the course did not address the connection between biology enlightenment and physics enlightenment. This course could be improved by offering a grading rubric for each of the writing prompts. Prospective students do not have to be a science or engineer major to do well in this course. Students should study quiz questions used throughout the semester.