The best aspects of this course included the hands-on work, the opportunity to design one’s own experimental methods and chemical mechanisms from scratch, and the chance to work in groups. One student felt the required workload was excessive. Another student felt that clearer guidelines should have been given to the students. Suggestions included al owing students to know what each sub-team was working on, and incorporating stricter deadlines for completing the various components. Prospective students should know that they are tested and expected to present on a weekly basis. 59

The best aspects of this course were the hands on design and project base of the course, the freedom to design new things and figure out solutions, and the chance to be creative. Many students thought the relaxed atmosphere of the class made it feel more like a weekend project than a graded class. However, with the freedom of the course came some disorganization in the schedule and uneven distribution of work. Suggestions for improving the course include better structure in the schedule of work due, having two cars to work on, and opportunities to work with CAD. Prospective students should know the class is 66 very laid back and is more like a club, the work can be uneven with some having more responsibility than others, but overall the class is a great way to get hands on experience and is highly recommended.

The best aspects of the course included the creative freedom in applying knowledge acquired in other courses to a hands-on project. Some students enjoyed the col aborative team-work aspect of the project while others felt they were either excluded from participating or left with too much responsibility. To resolve some of these problems, students suggested that the professor organize the teams more rigidly, or implement a system of self-reporting to monitor participation and ensure accountability. Students should be prepared to meet regularly with team members outside of regular class hours, and to get out of this class what they put into it.