The best aspects of this course included its organization, the concise manner with which the instructor lectured, and the intriguing material. Some students felt that not enough homework was assigned and that they would have liked the opportunity to raise their grade percentages. One suggestion included assigning a textbook and weekly problem sets. Another suggestion included incorporating review sessions. Prospective students should know that this class does not consist of many graded assignments, and it’s important to study for the exams.

The best aspects of the course included the professor who was able to present difficult material effectively, as well as the application-based approach to the material. Students appreciated the broad overview of the field that the course provided, as well as the exposure to cutting-edge research. Many students felt that it was difficult to prepare for exams due to a lack of practice problems and other study materials. Thus, they suggested that having more study resources throughout the semester would have been beneficial. Prospective students should be familiar with the processes of DNA replication, and should be prepared to work largely with scientific journal articles.