The best aspects of this course included the visual elements the instructor provided, the interesting topics discussed in class, the grades and slides that were available online, and the challenge given to students to analyze structures mathematical y and artistical y. Some students felt that the lectures were too long, that the exams shouldn’t have been comprehensive, and that the TA often graded unfairly. One suggestion included providing notes along with the lectures slides. Another suggestion was to provide students with a clearly-defined grading rubric. Prospective students should be prepared to do a lot of writing and to take particularly good notes during class.

Throughout this course, students grasped a practical understanding of bridge and tower design through lectures, discussions of engineering and aesthetics of structures, and group projects. The material was also easy to understand because of the professor, and there wasn’t much work required for this course. In addition, the professor was both knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the subject matter. The exams required memorization, the lectures were boring at times, and homework assignments didn’t match the lectures. Also, students would have preferred an individual final project instead of a group project. Suggestions for improvement include: more interactive lectures, new exam structure, more cohesiveness between lectures and assignments, and shorter lectures. Non- Civil Engineering prospective students are welcomed to enroll in this course.

The best aspects of the class included the compelling lectures given by a dynamic and passionate professor, the interesting subject matter, and the manageable workload. Some humanities students found the physics and engineering components to be chal enging, while engineering students would have preferred more technical content and less writing. Some felt that the homework assignments were difficult, and that test content occasionally involved rote memorization. Suggestions for improvement included providing more prompt and detailed feedback on assignments. Prospective students should be aware that this course involves both math and writing, and that completing the readings is essential to success in the class.