The best aspects of this course included the chal enging material, the relevant textbook, and the instructor’s enthusiasm for the subject matter. Some students felt that it was difficult to decipher the instructor’s writing on the blackboard. Students also felt the material was mathematically dense and since the instructor’s lecturing style was mostly reciting the text while writing the equations on the board, issues surfaced wherein the students understood the physics but didn’t understand the math, or vice versa. Suggestions included incorporating more physics into the lectures and providing more examples during section rather than additional material. Prospective students should know that this course is very math and reading-intensive.

The subject material in this course is the best aspect. Students found the lectures interesting, the instructor enlightening, and the overall structure of the course challenging but rewarding. Some students were displeased with the structure of exams, and thought the preparation (practice questions, back exams) was inadequate. Suggestions for improvement included changing the structure of the exams and providing better answer keys. Prospective students should know that while the subject is difficult and often confusing, this course is interesting and wil give you a thorough understanding of quantum physics.

The best aspects of the class included the instructor’s strong understanding of the topic and wil ingness to help students. Lectures were well structured and concepts were taught clearly and effectively. Some students found mathematical derivations tedious and the homework assignments were challenging. Many students felt this course could be improved by using a different textbook and having more conceptual discussions on topics before performing mathematical derivations. Prospective students should have a strong foundation in basic quantum mechanics and calculus.