The best aspect of this course was that it drew from several fields of physics. Also, the lectures were available online for personal study, and the assigned homework problems were relevant to the class material. Students also appreciated the instructor’s willingness to help. Some students felt that the material weighed too heavy on one aspect and not enough on the other – either too much biology and not enough physics, or vice versa. Suggestions included removing the lab component in favor of more TA sessions and making additional practice problems with solutions available. Prospective students should know the course builds on itself, so it’s important to keep up with the material, and the lectures are extremely informative, so it’s pertinent to always attend class.

The highlight of this course was the instructor. Students gave consistently positive feedback regarding his knowledge of the material, willingness to take questions during lecture, and his engaging and interesting lecture style. Many students gave low marks to the workload, particularly the amount and difficulty of the homework. Suggested improvements included less homework and more time with the TA to cover some topics in depth. Prospective students should try to take this instructor, and know that you will cover a lot on material but it is on the whole interesting and useful.