The best aspects of the course included the guest speakers and the diverse material that was covered. The worst aspects of this course included the lack of feedback on papers and the overall lack of structure in the class. Students felt like the exams were not comprehensive and that they did not accurately depict what they were learning in class. The course would improve if students received feedback on their work and if the lectures were better structured with more content to be taught. A previous background in biomaterials is not necessarily needed, but prospective students should expect to do lots of reading.

The best aspects of the course included the exposure to cutting edge developments in an interesting field, the variety of materials covered, and the passionate and effective professor. Students appreciated the professor’s enthusiasm, and his frequent use of real-world applications. Many students thought that there were too few homework assignments or other opportunities to practice concepts. Feedback was not returned in a timely manner and TA’s were not very helpful. Suggestions for improvement included assigning more homework, recording lectures, and making notes more detailed. Prospective students may benefit from taking Biomaterials I and having some background in materials science and chemistry. Lectures are essential to success in the course.