Students noted that they enjoyed the course, having been provided an in-depth overview of neural models with a good mix of theory and practical applications. The negative aspects of the course were the heavy workload and the overwhelming amount of material covered. Some students said it was hard to keep up and they felt they did not absorb al of the concepts. Students suggested reviewing the material more thoroughly with the TAs or having fewer assignments. This is a tough course, but it is very rewarding if you are interested in the topic.

The best aspects of this course included the light course load and the focus on a variety of different branches in Biophysics that gave students an overview of the field. Freshmen found this course very helpful when they were trying to decide if they wanted to major or minor in Biophysics as the course gave them an in-depth idea of what that might entail. However, some students felt that the lectures were a bit long, or hoped for more details on some of the topics. Suggestions for improvement included providing more of an overview of the Biophysics major at Johns Hopkins, and inviting guest lecturers to speak on different topics over the semester. Any prospective students are encouraged to take this course if they are interested in pursuing a Biophysics major, or if they simply have an interest in the materials. They should know that the course does not require a lot of work and that some background knowledge in Biology is helpful but not necessary.

Students praised this course for giving them insight on medical device design while also getting advice from experts such as those at Johns Hopkins Hospital and other departments. Perceived issues with the course included a belief that the course required too many deliverables, making it more difficult for students to focus on their final project. Suggestions to improve the project included a desire by some students for the course to have clearer and set deadlines for assignments. Prospective students should know that students found the course was intense and students found that having a background in relevant clinical papers and some background in engineering was helpful.