Students loved the guest lecturers and hearing about their different research projects. They thought the relaxed atmosphere and the variety of speakers real y exposed them to some different aspects of IGERT. Students did wish there was a little more chance for interaction with the presenters and thought that some of the lectures were a bit long. Suggestions for improvement included posting the papers at least once a week, and organizing the course at the beginning of the semester to focus or tailor ideas discussed to student interests. Prospective students should be familiar with the IGERT program, and be prepared to ask questions from experts in their field.

Students praised this course for teaching them the R programming language and providing practical advice for data analysis. Perceived issues with the course included a widespread belief that the instructor’s busy work schedule meant that students didn’t get much or any feedback on assignments. Suggestions for improvement included a desire by multiple students for additional feedback from the instructor. In addition, some students wanted additional structure during lectures with one student asking for the instructor to work through more example problems during lectures. Prospective students should know that students found the course involved chal enging work but that it covered a good deal of essential knowledge.

The best aspects of this course included the lectures, the professor’s teaching style, and the different types of models students learned in class. The students also found the discussions, notes, and assignments very helpful. The worst aspects of the course included the heavy workload and difficult exams. The course would improve if there were more lessons on energy policy, average cost pricing, and energy system modeling. Students also recommend more practical and creative projects/lessons. Prospective students should be prepared to spend lots of time with some very chal enging homework assignments, and should have a good math background to take this course.

The best aspects of this course were the chal enging but rewarding assignments, energy modeling, and an engaged and knowledgeable instructor. Many students found the information corresponded wel with material in other courses and what wil be expected in the real world. However, many students cited the heavy workload and the time spent on economics as the worst aspects of the course. Suggestions for improvement included giving handouts online rather than on paper, reducing the workload, and more examples in class of the homework problems. Prospective students should know that the workload is high but the course is interesting and taught wel .