Table 6.

Representative Student Comments

Comments on Material Coverage, Course Content, Lecture Time and Breaks

The breaks were perfect. It was just enough time for us to prepare for the next class and handle any responsibilities that we had outside the classroom.

Biochemistry never really seemed to correlate completely with the other courses, but otherwise all the courses harmonized with each other.

I liked that the material covered was consistent between the different courses. The course content was well organized. The lecture time was sufficient.

Overall, different courses were well integrated.

The material covered was good, and the integration worked pretty well.

I liked that the material wasn't duplicated. When it was duplicated it was done appropriately and at the right time. The only thing I wish you could do is lengthen the Biochemistry and shorten the Gross.

The [Biochemistry] course may need more time to present the information.

The Human Morphology unit lasted too long. By the end of head and neck our body looked as though it had just been exhumed from the grave and we had significant difficulty identifying structures.

Comments on the Examination Process

Overall the examination process is fine. I like having everything on one examination. Neurobiology needs to have at least three written examinations, not two. All other courses were spaced out nicely.

I thought the examination process was well administered. I appreciate having at least a day before the test to prepare, and I especially enjoyed having examinations given on Fridays. It allows us to have a few weekends to look forward to over the school year.

The frequency of examinations is good. I feel that the last Neurobiology examination can be split into two.

I preferred the electronic delivery of Histology quizzes and tests.

At least 4 weeks between each Unit examination is a good amount of time.

I did not like when the Human Morphology practical examinations were given twice (class split into two groups) because it was very difficult to wait for an extended period of time to take the examination if you were in the second group.