Professor: Lindenmayer Course format: Seminar Number of respondents: 6 Total Enrollment: 8 Class Composition: Froshs: 0 Sophs: 1 Jrs: 3 Srs: 4 Concs: 2 Non-Concs: 4 Don't Know: 0

Instructor Average: 2.67 Course Average: 2.72

"Public Health and the Role of the US government", taught by Professor Lindenmayer sought to enhance students understanding of public health, as well as the ways in which the government affects public healthcare. No pre-prerequisites are required.

Students liked the small class size and the personal atmosphere that this allowed. Because of the small class size, the instructor was able to accommodate students’ requests fairly well. However, a few remarked that they had trouble communicating with Professor Lindenmayer.

Graded coursework consisted of three short papers and a final exam. Class participation was also factored into the final grade. Students noted that the topics for the short papers were not well defined and consequently hard to understand, although most noted that they were fun nonetheless. Students also said that none of the assigned readings were particularly useful, although solid knowledge of the material was necessary to fully enjoy class.

The amount of outside time students dedicated to the class averaged one to two hours. The majority suggested only enrolling in the course if you have a lot of experience with public health or are a community health concentrator.

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