Students noted that the best parts of this course were the interesting lectures and field trips, as well as the knowledgeable and enthusiastic professor. Some thought the lectures were dul . Students also said it was hard to know which information was important to study. They suggested improving the lecture notes or handing out a review sheet so students know what to study. They also suggested that the professor should use PowerPoint or change her lectures in order to make them more interactive. Students should know that there is a lot of work at the end of the semester. They are encouraged to take good notes in class.

Students thought that the best aspects of this course were the field trips that gave them hands-on experience in the field. They liked the professor, whom they thought was very knowledgeable about the subject, and liked the materials covered in class. Students found the lectures somewhat unorganized and difficult to fol ow. They also felt that the lectures could be long and dry, so they suggested incorporating more discussions about the materials into the class time. Students also wanted detailed notes to help them study. Prospective students should be prepared to take good notes and make sure that they real y understand the concepts being discussed. Students would benefit from other science backgrounds, although it is not necessary.

Students thought their favorite aspects of this class were the field trips and the enthusiasm of the instructor. Students found that the weakest aspect of the class was that lectures sometimes seemed unfocused. Students thought the course could be best improved with better guidance for homework and tests and better organized slides during lectures. They also thought it was valuable for future participants to know that this course had a relatively low workload.