Students thought that the course was wel organized and straightforward. They liked the professor and found that the materials were interesting. Students did not like the limited graded materials, and thought that splitting the few homework assignments into more, shorter assignments would be a more effective. They also suggested adding more structure to the lecture itself by focusing on a few topics each class and then really going into detail with the materials. Prospective students should be familiar with geometry and 3D forms, as well as quantum matter. The course is chal enging but interesting, and provides a solid understanding of the structure of materials.

The best aspects of this course included the effective and considerate professor, as well as the array of information covered in this course. The worst aspects of the course included the detail of the notes and the time consuming assignments. Some of the material covered in the lectures was not always covered in the notes and vice versa. The course would improve if there was an accompanying textbook for the class and if the notes were more detailed with fewer errors. Prospective students should have a background in material science and mechanical properties.

Prospective students seeking a chal enging course that dives deep into Mechanic Properties of Materials should enrol in this course. The content was useful and practical, and the homework is designed in a way that promotes understanding. The teaching style of the instructor was effective and organized and the pace was comfortable for most students. The long problem sets and exams were chal enging, the instructor wrote too quickly on the board, and homework problems covering material that students weren’t taught yet were assigned. Suggestions for improvement include: exam/midterm review, no more bad jokes, more information about fracture incorporated, and vary lecture pacing.

The best aspects of the course included the exposure to a broad array of materials, and the professor’s succinct but clear and thorough explanations. Students remarked that the professor provided ample and well organized class notes, practice problems, and solutions. Many students agreed that the fast pace of lectures was hard to keep up with, and that basing the final grade only off of two exams was anxiety inducing. Students suggested including graded homework assignments to lighten the weight of exams, and providing more opportunities for feedback. Prospective students should be self-motivated and prepared to complete homework assignments even if they are not graded.