I don’t think that that is a good ratio at all. I think that the students should be able to receive an education that consists of an even number of academic courses and practical courses rather than an education where one outweighs the other. While academic courses provide you with the background information that you need, it won’t be useful when it comes to applying for jobs if you do not know how to apply that information to the real world. I know most jobs do provide training on site but they would much rather hire someone who already has hands-on experience working with an instrument over someone who just knows the science behind the technique. Practical courses allow students to gain valuable experiences that they can list on their resumes or talk about at interviews.