The best aspects of this course included the overall excitement of learning a new language and the very passionate professors. The class size wasn’t very large which made it easy for students to participate and interact with one another. The worst aspects of the course included the sometimes confusing lectures and the lack of structure. Many students felt like they were al on different levels in terms of their language skill and that the professors needed to be more aware of that. The class would be improved if the lessons were more structured with more oral and reading practice. Prospective students should know that this is an enjoyable class, but they wil real y have to spend time studying the language, especially if they have no previous background in Arabic.

Most students cited the small class size and challenge of the course as the best aspects. Additionally, learning to use some new techniques and instruments was a highlight. However, the instructor’s poor time management and disorganization were the worst aspects of the course. More structure to each session and better time management were suggested improvements. Prospective students should know that the course can be fun and interesting but also frustrating.

The best aspects of the course included the smal class size, the hands-on experience with biophysical techniques, and the application of concepts learned in prior classes. Students found the professor to be very helpful at answering both theoretical and practical questions, and appreciated that al students were working on related but different projects. Some students felt that both the class schedule and the assignments were disorganized, and that the workload was overwhelming towards the end of the year. This class could be improved by offering students more prompt feedback on papers, and sharing more data. Prospective students should know that this class was fun and chal enging. 44