Students praised the instructor, who effectively laid out information during lectures. However, students disliked the difficult math portion of the course. Suggestions for improvement included a desire among students for additional problem sets to help them master the content. Prospective students should know that it was beneficial to have a solid background in calculus and differential equations.

Students believed that the best aspect of this class was the engaging and helpful instructor. They thought that the biggest drawback of the class was that some topics were not emphasized equal y over the course of the semester. Students felt the course could have been improved with a more useful textbook. Some students also believed that the class could have benefitted from a dedicated teaching assistant section. Students felt it was important for people considering taking this class to know that having taken Calculus 3 was valuable for this course.

The best aspects of this course included the class notes that were posted on Blackboard, the instructor’s dynamic and intriguing lecturing style, and the helpful recitations. One student felt the class examples were often abstract and inclusive of impractical derivations. Another suggestion was to hand back the homework packets faster than they were previously returned. Suggestions included spending more time on macroscopic balance and mass transfer, in addition to incorporating more consistent usage of the formula sheets. Prospective students should have a solid understanding of Physics and Calculus II ; also, it’s imperative that they attend every recitation session.

The best aspects of this course were the interesting material, the well planned and informative lectures, and the material is intellectually challenging. The instructor gives exactly the information needed to do well on the exams and is wil ing to help students. The worst aspects of the course were the textbook, the large amount of time required for homework, and there is little feedback on grades. Some suggestions for improvement include more applications and fewer derivations, more feedback on homework and exams, and more practice problems with solutions. Prospective students should attend recitation, keep up with the material, and take this instructor.

The best aspects of the class included the chal enging but interesting material, and the clear, well planned lectures presented by a passionate and invested professor. Students agreed that the professor did a great job of keeping students engaged, ensuring their success, and making expectations very clear. Many students took issue with the grading distribution that weighed a very difficult final exam very heavily. Suggestions for improvement included providing practice exams, and crafting exams that better resemble the homework. Prospective students should have a good working knowledge of calculus through calc II , and be prepared to invest a lot of time into sufficiently preparing for class.