The best aspects of this course included the small and interactive class settings, as well as the helpful and effective professor. There was a wide range of topics covered in this class, and students learned much through the field trips and assignments. The worst aspects of the course included the erroneous textbook and the fast paced lectures that were meant to cover a lot of material. The course would improve if there were simpler lectures slides and more review problems. Prospective students should expect a fun course with lots of chal enging homework assignments to help them understand the material.

The best aspects of the course included the passionate professor and the exposure to various applications of ceramics. While students understood that this was an introductory survey course, some students thought that topics could have been covered in greater depth. Suggestions for improvement included developing concepts more or minimizing the time spent on more general subject matter. Students also suggested increasing the opportunities to learn from guest lecturers as this was an enjoyable element of the course. Prospective students should be prepared for a heavy workload but lenient grading.