The best aspect of this course was the variety of topics discussed every week. However, many students were frustrated that often the lecturers’ topics overlapped, so it was hard to know what information was relevant. Also, students felt the open book quizzes were not a good reflection of class participation. The course would improve if the course itself was more organized and the lecture topics were cohesive and wel -coordinated. Prospective students should know that it’s an interesting course with relatively light work.

The best aspects of this course included the interactive labs and constant hands-on experience. Students found the field trips and the emphasis on rock identification to be extremely helpful. However, labs often ran over and were not always related to what was discussed in class. Suggestions for improvement included shorter labs, or at least more time to complete the labs. Prospective students that are interested in learning about sedimentary geology should be prepared to attend regularly and devote time to the labs, homework, and readings.

Students praised this course for giving students creative freedom on weekly assignments, the emphasis on learning verses cramming for tests and the enthusiasm of the instructor. Many students felt that the structure and tone set by the instructor made the class one of the best they had taken. The worst aspects of the course included the lack of participation from other students which made in-class discussions very difficult. Suggestions for improving the class included starting on the final project earlier in the semester or giving two projects, providing a review of some photography basics, and providing feedback earlier. Prospective students should know this class and instructor were both highly recommended. Prospective students should have some background knowledge of photography and should know that students found that the more they put into the course the more they got out of it.