The best aspect of the course was the instructor’s enthusiasm. Students also appreciated the intriguing material presented in the lectures and the opportunity to explore physics alongside mechanics. A few students felt the exams should have had more than 3 questions each on them. Also, students felt they should have received more feedback on returned work from the instructor. Suggestions included incorporating more review sessions for the tests and providing more examples on the material in class. Prospective students should know it’s important to make sure they understand the material; if they don’t, they should get assistance before they fall behind, as catching up is difficult.

Many students who were enrol ed in this course seemed to be very fond of their professor. According to them, he always made sure that they understood the material and his teaching style kept them entertained. He also made the most complicated topics seem simple and his tangents were actually helpful. In addition, expectations were made clear and the pace was perfect for many students. However, there were not enough examples for students to fol ow so that they could do their homework, the tests were difficult, and the professor was not available many times outside of class. Suggestions for improvement include: more practice problems, more resources for studying, and more lecture time to expand upon topics. Prospective students should make use of the textbook because it will help clear up misunderstandings for them.

The best aspects of the course included the professor who successfully balanced theory and practice, gave clear and informative presentations, and kept lectures fun and entertaining. Some students felt that there was a disparity in difficulty between in-class work and homework, and that homework problems were not reflective of information encountered on exams. Suggestions for improvement included providing more practice problems that more closely resemble test questions, and returning graded homework assignments more promptly. Prospective students should make an effort to attend lecture, and may find that much of the material is review if they have already taken physics I.