136 The best aspect of this course was the notes that were provided online. Students also appreciated learning about EPA regulations regarding hazardous waste, and the instructor for not making the required readings and homework excessively difficult. One student felt the instructor read too much verbatim from PDF notes. Another student felt the class was too long, that it should have been divided into halves twice a week. Prospective students should know that note sheets are permitted with the exams and they should put as much as they can onto their note sheets.

The highlight of this course was the hands-on time in the lab. Various analytical instruments were used and students had some independence in the work they were completing. However, many students did not receive feedback on lab reports and at the end of the semester did not feel as though they had learned much at al . More feedback on work and some direction on what the experiments were designed to accomplish were suggested improvements to the course. Prospective students should know that this course is quite beneficial for students interested in research or pursuing a PhD.

The best aspects of this course included the intellectual challenge, real world application of concepts, and preparation for a career in finance. Students found the model building and memo writing elements of the course to be productive learning methods. Some students felt that the workload was intense. Suggestions for improvement included having more time to spend on individual models and introducing a wider variety of models. Prospective students should be interested in finance and are encouraged to take this course to improve career technical skills and learn from financial experts.