The best aspect of this course was the engaging and interactive lectures that were delivered by an energetic professor. Students enjoyed the course material and were able to retain much of the information through supporting course materials, like podcasts, online notes, and videos. The worst aspect of the course was the difficult material that was presented in class. The professor also spoke extremely fast and made it hard for students to keep up. The course would improve if the professor could slow down while teaching and if more time could be spent on each topic. Prospective students should endeavor to attend all lectures and take advantage of all the course materials to help them

Students thought that the best aspects of this course included the ready availability of the materials online, as well as the professor’s ability to keep the lectures interesting and engaging. Students especially liked the multimedia aspect of the study materials, especially the recordings on Panapto. Many students thought that the amount of material they had to know for each exam was excessive, and that at times the professor spoke too quickly to take effective notes. Suggestions for improvement included adding another class period each week so that the material could be spread out over the week. Students also wanted review sheets or some sort of discussion to ensure that they understood the key concepts and materials. Any prospective students should be prepared to learn a lot of information in a short period of time, and to take notes during the lecture. Attendance is key, and although the materials can be difficult, the challenge is ultimately rewarding.

Students enjoyed how this course covered a broad range of material delivered by a lecturer with an engaging style of delivery. They also appreciated the availability of materials online. However, students also thought that the class moved quickly, making it difficult to digest the large amount of information. Students thought that class could be improved with the addition of discussion sections and additional homework assignments so that grades were less heavily reliant on exam scores. Students thought it was important for potential participants to know that they were al owed to use notes when taking exams.

The best aspects of this course included the “open-note” exams, the instructor’s enthusiasm for the material, the thought-provoking and motivating lectures, and the podcasts made available on Blackboard. Some students felt that the instructor rushed through the subjects too fast in order to cover everything. Students also felt the exams focused on different material than what was covered in class. Suggestions included providing more detailed PowerPoint slides, reducing the reliance upon notes during the course, posting grades on Blackboard, adding an optional weekly section, and a more comprehensive view of the course material. Prospective students should be prepared to take lots of lecture notes during class and though the exams are “open-note”, rigorous studying is stil suggested.

The best aspects of this course were the engaging instructor, the interesting range of topics, and the availability of recorded lectures. Many students thought the instructor was able to hold their interest for the entire class and felt that she genuinely cared about their success in the course. The worst aspect of the course by far was the speed at which Dr. Gorman speaks. Many people found it difficult to catch everything she was saying because of this. Suggestions for improving the course included covering topics more in depth rather than over breadth and slowing down the pace of the lectures. Prospective students should know that this course covers a large amount of material, and attendance at lectures is key.

The best part about this course was that the recorded lectures, lecture notes, slides, and past exams were all uploaded on Blackboard. This course is wel structured and, run by a humorous and engaging professor. Some students felt that it was hard to keep up with how fast Professor Gorman spoke in lecture. This course could be improved by providing more feedback on exams. Prospective students should know that there was no assumed background for this course. This course is a good overview of neuroscience for those considering the major.