Students thought the most beneficial aspect of this course was the opportunity to be introduced to a broad variety of topics and perspectives related to nanotechnology. Students also found the least favorable aspect of the course to be the frequency of homework assignments. Students thought the course could benefit from the addition of a teaching assistant. Students also believed that it was useful for people thinking about taking the course to know that knowledge of chemistry and physics could be useful for this class.

The best aspects of the course were the engaging lectures delivered by an enthusiastic professor, and the interesting course material. The worst aspects of the course were the unclear lectures, excessive reading assignments and the disorganized class structure at times. The professor didn’t always follow the syl abus schedule when it came to lectures, jumped around on many subjects, and completely overlooked some. The course would improve if there was a better structured syllabus with clearer expectations, as well as more assignments in between the semester so that grades wouldn’t be heavily weighted on the exams. Prospective students should attend al classes and spend time with the readings.

Many students enjoyed the seminar style of this course and found the subject matter intriguing. Class discussions were often lively, and students were able to make connections and discover new ideas by writing papers and participating in class. However, students found some of the material to be over their heads and too philosophical. It was suggested that assignment due dates stop overlapping and that more focus is given to specific articles. Prospective students should be comfortable writing 2-3 pages each week.