CSE477 Questions for Course Evaluation


Form A course evaluation:

  1. The course as a whole was: (Excellent, Very Good, Good, Fair, Poor, Very Poor)
  2. The course content was: (E,VG,G,F,P,VP)
  3. The instructor's contribution to the course was: (E,VG,G,F,P,VP)
  4. The instructor's effectiveness in teaching the subject matter was: (E,VG,G,F,P,VP)

  5.  
  6. Course organization was: (E,VG,G,F,P,VP)
  7. Clarity of instructor's voice was: (E,VG,G,F,P,VP)
  8. Explanations by instructor were: (E,VG,G,F,P,VP)
  9. Instructor's ability to present alternative explanations when needed was: (E,VG,G,F,P,VP)
  10. Instructor's use of examples and illustrations was: (E,VG,G,F,P,VP)

  11.  
  12. Quality of questions or problems raised by instructor was: (E,VG,G,F,P,VP)
  13. Student confidence in instructor's knowledge was: (E,VG,G,F,P,VP)
  14. Instructor's enthusiasm was: (E,VG,G,F,P,VP)
  15. Encouragement given students to express themselves was: (E,VG,G,F,P,VP)

  16.  
  17. Answers to student questions were: (E,VG,G,F,P,VP)
  18. Availability of extra help when needed was: (E,VG,G,F,P,VP)
  19. Use of class time was: (E,VG,G,F,P,VP)
  20. Instructor's interest in whether students learned was: (E,VG,G,F,P,VP)
  21. Amount you learned in the course was: (E,VG,G,F,P,VP)

  22.  
  23. Relevance and usefulness of course content were: (E,VG,G,F,P,VP)
  24. Evaluative and grading techniques (tests, papers, projects, etc.) were: (E,VG,G,F,P,VP)
  25. Reasonableness of assigned work was: (E,VG,G,F,P,VP)
  26. Clarity of student responsibilities and requirements was: (E,VG,G,F,P,VP)
Relative to other college courses you have taken:
  1. Do you expect your grade in this course to be: (Much Higher, _, _, Average, _, _, Much Lower)
  2. The intellectual challenge presented was: (MH,_,_,Avg,_,_,ML)
  3. The amount of effort you put into this course was: (MH,_,_,Avg,_,_,ML)
  4. The amount of effort to succeed in this course was: (MH,_,_,Avg,_,_,ML)
  5. Your involvement in this course (doing assignments, attending classes, etc.) was: (MH,_,_,Avg,_,_,ML)
  6. On average, how many hours per week have you spent on this course, including attending classes, doing readings, reviewing notes, writing papers and any other course related work? (Under 2, 2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15, 16-17, 18-19, 20-21, 22 or more)
  7. From the total average hours above, how many do you consider were valuable in advancing your education? (Under 2, 2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15, 16-17, 18-19, 20-21, 22 or more)
  8. What grade do you expect in this course? (A 3.9-4.0, A- 3.5-3.8, B+ 3.2-3.4, B 2.9-3.1, B- 2.5-2.8, C+ 2.2-2.4, C 1.9-2.1, C- 1.5-1.8, D+ 1.2-1.4, D 0.9-1.1, D- 0.7-0.8, E 0.0, Pass, Credit, No Credit)
  9. In regard to your academic program, is this course best described as: (in your major?, in your minor?, a distribution requirement?, a program requirement?, an elective?, other?)

Additional items (on reverse):

The first 11 questions as part of our ABET accreditation preparations.  Please answer these completely.  Leave #12 blank.

  1. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering. (A-very much, G-not at all)
  2. An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data. (A-very much, G-not at all)
  3. An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs. (A-very much, G-not at all)
  4. An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams. (A-very much, G-not at all)
  5. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems. (A-very much, G-not at all)
  6. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility. (A-very much, G-not at all)
  7. An ability to communicate effectively. (A-very much, G-not at all)
  8. The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context. (A-very much, G-not at all)
  9. A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning. (A-very much, G-not at all)
  10. A knowledge of contemporary issues. (A-very much, G-not at all)
  11. An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice. (A-very much, G-not at all)
  12. Please leave blank.

Student comments (yellow sheet):

  1. Was this class intellectually stimulating? Did it stretch your thinking?
  2. What aspects of this class contributed most to your learning?
  3. What aspects of this class detracted from your learning?
  4. What suggestions do you have for improving the class?


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