The professor was knowledgeable and enthusiastic. However, many students felt the material he taught was beyond their level and he did not do a good job of making it accessible. Suggestions for improvement included a better course structure, more thorough lectures, and more homework to make sure students understand the material. Students should have a strong background in math and thermodynamics before taking this course. The course requires a significant amount of self-study to digest the material. 63

Students found that the professor’s flexibility and wil ingness to work with students to ensure that they understood the materials was one of the best aspects of this course. Students found the materials chal enging but interesting and liked the overal structure of the course. Students found that the professor often did not know the materials, or introduced errors in the problems presented on the board. Students also disliked that class started early and went over, and that the professor insisted on teaching during finals week. Students suggested having the professor rework the course to adhere to a strict schedule and syllabus with content that could be covered within the time al otted for class. Students also wanted less homework and different textbooks to use. Prospective students should be prepared for time-intensive homework with strict grading. The course has difficult materials and students would benefit from previous knowledge of calculus and thermodynamics.

69Students focused their praise on the enthusiastic and effective instructor for this challenging course. They were the most critical of the midterm which they found was too long for the time al otted. Some students believed that the course could benefit from a slower pace or limiting the breadth of topics covered in the class. Those thinking about taking this class should know that students found that taking the undergraduate transport course prior to taking this course better prepared them for it. 70