The best aspects of the course included the wide range of material that was covered in this class and the thorough lecture slides and notes that were provided to help students understand the content. The worst aspect of the course was the fast-paced lectures in which the professor regularly tried to cover so much content at once. The course would improve if it were taught at a slower pace. It would also improve if the course focused on fewer topics and more detailed PowerPoint slides. Prospective students should expect to learn lots of relevant material in this fairly straightforward course. 187

According to students, the professor of this course did a commendable job of explaining the theory, formulas and concepts of study. He always began class asking if students had questions, and it was obvious that he cared about his students grasping the material. The amount of work required for problem sets was overwhelming and the homework and exams were complicated. Many students agreed that the homework was weighted too heavily, and that it should’ve been used as a learning tool instead of a way to decrease grades. Suggestions for improvement include: cutting down on homework, easier tests, and more time to review material. Prospective students should prepare for a demanding work load.

The best aspects of this class were the structured lectures and relatively smal class size. Many students agreed that the professor was very approachable and helpful, and that he made an effort to ensure that students understood the material. Some students found that the class moved too quickly through material and that there were occasional disconnects between lecture topics and TA sections. This class could be improved by better matching the difficulty of homework to exams. Prospective students should have a strong background in trigonometry.