The best aspects of this course included the professor, who was always willing to help, and the intriguing material, which was well-organized. Some of the students felt the homework assignments were excessively lengthy. One suggestion included providing students with practice exams. Another suggestion was to incorporate a more useful textbook. Prospective students should know it’s best to start on assignments as soon as possible and to study hard for the midterm, as most of one’s final grade is reliant on it.

The professor for this course was great. She was skilled when it came to answering questions, clear and organized. The homework assignments were difficult, but were good practice of lecture material. Also, the class was small, so students were able to receive one-on-one attention from the professor. However, midterms were too long for the time students were given to complete them, the problem section wasn’t successful, and material was sometimes repetitive. In addition, students would have liked to see derivations of formulas during lectures, instead of just example problems. Suggestions for improvement include: better use of the TA section, more theory, and having the homework relate to lectures. Prospective students should have a strong background in Statistics and Mechanics.

The best aspects of the course included the clear and effective professor and the mix of theory and application presented. The homework assignments were long and difficult; however, students felt that they were great resources to prepare for exams. Some students had to self-teach themselves concepts as methods learned in class did not prepare them for the homework assignments. Suggestions for improvement included making more productive use of time with the TA section, and providing more substantial feedback on assignments. Prospective students should have a strong background in Statics, and should be prepared to attend class, as lecture content serves as the basis for exams.