The best aspect of the course was that expectations were clearly defined by Professor Nakata. The course material was very straightforward and followed a good outline. The worst aspect of the course was that there was not much deviation from the textbook. Students suggested having more practical assignments that would help them better understand the content. Perspective students should know

The work load of this class was manageable and the material was presented in a straightforward manner by the professor. The homework was chal enging, but solidified learning. Students thought that the labs were efficient and included interesting material that could be applied to situations in the future. However, labs consist of eight people, which made it a daunting task to make sure everyone is doing equal amounts of work. Also, the problem solving was not covered thoroughly. Students suggested that the professor create his own problems so that they are not the same as the ones in the textbook, that pop quizzes be eliminated, and that lectures be more engaging. Prospective students should have taken Physics I because this course builds upon it. 77

The best aspects of the course included the interesting material and its applicability to real-world scenarios, as well as the effective teacher who was invested in helping her students succeed. Students acknowledged that the material was very difficult. Suggestions for improvement included providing and working through more practice problems in class, and ensuring more consistency between sample problems and those encountered on the exam. Prospective students should be familiar with differential equations and linear algebra, and should seek help as soon as the material becomes overwhelming as concepts build quickly off of one another. 74