227 The best aspects of the course included the thought-provoking lectures, seminar-style format that was conducive to class discussions, and the fact that content emphasized conceptual y understanding the “everyday world.” Students also appreciated the instructor’s ability to keep the class engaged. Some students felt that the grading rubric needed clarification. One suggestion included providing optional readings or course notes to supplement the lectures. Prospective students should know the class is less focused on tests, more on quizzes, and that pupils are expected to complete projects for their midterm grade.

The highlights of this course include the range of topics covered and the hands-on experiments. Students thought the instructor was very good about putting the material into context and relating it to everyday life. The worst aspect of the course was the lack of feedback on graded material. The most common suggestion for improvement was more clarity in the grading expectations and syllabus schedule. Prospective students should know that this is an interesting and exciting course which requires student participation.

The best aspects of this course were the Professor’s effective teaching style and willingness to cover topics students were interested in. Lectures were engaging and students conducted multiple experiments in class. Some students found the lab assessments to be unclear and disorganized. Lectures and labs usually ran late and overall course expectations were unclear. This course could be improved by giving students more feedback on their work, assigning regular homework problems, and providing students with a clear syl abus at the beginning of the semester. Prospective students should have a background in physics. The course grade is based on tests, lab work, and class presentations.