This course was well-organized and provided a good introduction to geology. The professors were knowledgeable and provided great lectures with interactive course material. The worst aspect of this course was the grading system, which was solely based on exam grades. What would most improve this class is a better grading structure, with more assignments spread out through the semester. Prospective students should know that this is a fairly easy course which requires no previous knowledge, but a lot of studying.

The best aspects of this class included that the course offers a very broad overview of geology, making it the perfect class for students who were interested in or just starting out in geology. The light course work made it easy for students to concentrate on learning the materials. However, some students found that the exams were overly chal enging, or that they did not have enough time to complete the exams, so fewer questions or more time for the exams would improve the class. Prospective students should be interested in getting a start in geology, and be willing to approach the professors if they have any questions about the materials.

Field trips, fascinating material and a professor who was engaging and knowledgeable were the best aspects of this course. Many students thought the professor was enthusiastic about the material presented in the classroom as well as what the students were learning. Slow feedback on homework and long Sunday fieldtrips were given the lowest ratings for the course. A common suggestion to improve the course included having a teaching assistant to help answer student questions and grade homework. Prospective students should know that the workload was moderate, there was little assumed scientific background and that students found the introductory geology course rocked.