The best aspects of the course included, working in teams, getting hands-on design experience, and working with outside sponsors. Students said the grading criteria for presentations were not clear, and the judging was too subjective. They also said the lectures were not always interesting or useful. The course could be improved by better organization and more feedback on presentations. This course requires a lot of time outside of class, but it is worthwhile.

Students thought that the good aspects of this course were the creative and practical projects that involved dealing with real-world medical issues. Students liked working with experts in their fields, and felt that they gained valuable design experience. Students found that the feedback they received was often erratic and unhelpful, and that there was no rhyme or reason to the grading. Students also thought that the lectures did not provide any real help or important information, and suggested improving lectures with more real-world examples and putting more emphasis on the design process. Students also wanted more feedback and a detailed explanation of the grading system. Prospective students are highly encouraged to take this course to get hands on and practical design experience. Although it requires a large time commitment, students wil learn a lot over the course of the semester.

Student’s favorite aspect of this class was the opportunity to design a device collaboratively in a real-world scenario. Students commented that the weakest aspect of this course was the lectures and thought the course could be improved by having fewer lectures or making them more relevant to their progress on their projects. They also believed that they could have received better guidance on grading and more effective feedback on their work. Students felt potential participants should know that the course required a large time commitment outside of class but it provided excellent practical experience.