The best aspect of this course was the fun and fascinating psychopharmacology content. The professor gave engaging lectures and kept the students interested with things like student interaction. The worst aspect of the course was the lengthy, vague, and somewhat difficult exams. The course would improve if the exams were shortened, if the students had more guidance on what to study for, and if the lecture materials were more organized. Prospective students should know that some neuroscience background will be helpful to them in this class and they should set aside some extra study time for the four exams.

The best aspects of this course were the lectures and the professor. The lectures were fantastic and available online for students in case they missed class. Dr. Gorman did an awesome job of keeping students captivated during lecture and the course was very relevant to col ege culture. There were plenty of chances for students to rack up extra credit points and there were open book exams. However, the worst aspect was Dr. Adwanikar’s lectures which were almost impossible to decipher because of her mumbling. Students suggested that Dr. Gorman teach the course alone, a textbook be used and more overall organization be implemented. Prospective students should know that the open book exams are not to be taken lightly and they are difficult.

Students found the material interesting as this was one of the few pharmacological classes offered at JHU. This class provided open notebook exams with fair grading and clear submission deadlines. Many students found the amount of material covered on an exam to be overwhelming. This class could be improved by giving students more feedback on exams. Prospective students should prepare for a challenging course and attend all lectures in order to succeed. Having a background in cell biology would be helpful.