Exciting material and enthusiastic instructors were the highlights of this course. Much of the information has real-world applications, and the class presents a good overview of what is available from the Earth and Planetary Sciences department. The instructors were willing and available to help students fully comprehend the material. However, many students were dismayed by the assumed level of mathematics and physics knowledge, while others felt that too much time was wasted explaining these concepts. Some suggested improvements included clarifying the course description and having more in-class experiments. Students interested in the course should know that though it helps to have some background in physics and math, the material is fascinating and this is a great introduction to earth sciences.

Students enjoyed the engaging, knowledgeable professors who taught interesting subject matter. The assigned problem sets were difficult and students found it necessary to seek out supplemental resources. Suggestions for improvement included spacing out homework assignments throughout the semester, supplying students with more supplemental materials to study, and posting recommended readings for the next class on the syl abus. Prospective students should have a basic understanding of calculus, physics, and chemistry.