The best aspects of the course were the interesting course topics and assigned readings. The section meetings of the class were also great because they provided students with an avenue for discussion and analysis of the course topics. The worst aspects of the course included the trivial quizzes, the hefty readings, and the lengthy class time. The course would improve if the professor found a variety of ways to engage the students during the lengthy class periods and if the quizzes were less minute in detail. Students should know that this course is structured to introduce them to sociology and public health. The course is fair in terms of workload and as long as the students do all the readings and prepare for

Students praised the course for covering an interesting topic with one student saying, “it provided a fairly comprehensive overview of the sociology associated with the medical field.” Students found the course’s topic to be compel ing. Some students found the class’ length of two hours to be excessive and made it difficult to pay attention. Suggested improvements included providing clear guidelines for projects and other assignments. Prospective students should know the course was far from an “easy A” and required students to “think critically, especially in regard to the final paper.”

Students found this course to be stimulating as it covered current issues in its subject area. Students also remarked the course had well-organized assignments. Students found it difficult to engage in lengthy lectures given on a single day. Students also thought the course could be improved by making lectures more interactive and possibly have the course meet on multiple days. Students wanted prospective participants to know that the class required students to complete diverse types of assignments and tests, including a group project.

The best aspects of this course included the topics that were relevant to aspiring physicians, the easy to fol ow lectures slides, and engaging discussion sections. Some students felt the lecture was difficult to attend and that the exams and quiz questions were intentional y complicated. One suggestion was to incorporate a public health perspective into the course. Another suggestion was to split the lectures into separate days. Prospective students should know this is a lecture-intensive course.

Many students agreed that the information studied during this course was applicable to real-life situations. The discussion in session was a highlight for students, and the professor was very attentive out. Students suggested that class periods be shortened and that there be more diversity among course materials. Prospective students interested in a career in medicine should enrol in this course.

The best part of this course was the approachable Professor, who provided a unique and fun environment. This course allowed students to pick their own group for all interactive activities. Some students found it difficult to pay attention for the entire two hour block of instruction. This course could be improved by incorporating more guest speakers, organizing more field trips into the community, and splitting lecture time between two days during the week. Prospective students should be interested in sociology and know the course load was manageable. This course does not require previous knowledge of the topic and students are encouraged to read all assigned material.