The highlights of this course include the dynamic and timely material presented, the engaging and knowledgeable instructor, and the wide range of topics covered. This course was a good introduction to the field of sustainability. The instructor made sure she was available to help students who were struggling and provided various grade opportunities. Many students found the clicker quizzes, the amount of material covered, and the time needed to complete many assignments were the worst aspects of the course. Some suggested improvements to the course were fewer quizzes and more in-depth information. A student interested in this course should know that the workload and grading is fair. Additionally, the material can be depressing at times, but is relevant and important.

The best part of this class was its relevance to current events. The professor, who had a deep investment in sustainability, was knowledgeable and easy to pay attention to. Some students felt there was not enough time to work on group projects and the course lectures were boring. Students felt the multiple choice format of the quizzes was confusing and questions were hard to answer. This course could be improved by having a smal er class size and graded weekly assignments. Prospective students should know that no background knowledge is needed to do wel in this course.