The best aspects of this course included learning the engineering product development process, getting the opportunity to design a useful product, and developing a viable business strategy to market the device students created. One student felt that the instructor didn’t provide much guidance regarding presentation expectations. Some students felt the class was structural y disorganized. Suggestions included providing notifications regarding presentation format and deadlines, providing students with more useful feedback, and incorporating meetings with sponsors and advisors. Prospective students should know that this course is time-consuming but being on a design team, according to former pupils, is an invaluable experience.

The best aspects of this course were the real world experience, working in teams, and seeing a project through from start to finish. Students got to consult and network with physicians, engineers, and investors from top institutions all over the world. The worst aspects of this course were the unhelpful and scattered lectures and the vague grading system. Some suggestions for improving the course include making the grading and feedback system clearer and more frequent meetings with faculty advisors. Prospective students should know this course requires a great deal of work and commitment, but will give you real world experience. This course is highly recommended.

The best aspects of the class included the interaction with professionals and the opportunity to develop a project from start to finish. Students enjoyed working closely with a team throughout the course and applying concepts learned to building a product. Students felt that feedback was not always helpful, and that lectures and other assignments were irrelevant and distracting. Suggestions for improvement included having clear guidelines and expectations outlined in a functional rubric, creating individualized schedules for projects, increasing the availability of faculty, and increasing opportunities for more workshops. Prospective students should be aware of the large time commitment and work load of the course. This course is a highly recommended way to improve technical and team-based learning skills.