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Course Evaluation

CSCI 178 .30 : Laboratory
Instructor: S. Popoveniuc
Survey for Term Spring 2007 (April 23 - May 6, 2007 )
Participation: Secondary Course Set

Results: 2 evaluated this course.

About the course
1. Integration of discussion, lab, or recitation into the course structure.
      Number Responses Percent
    All Excluding Unanswered
    Answered: 2 100%  
    Unanswered: 0   0%
    (1) Not at all [1] 0   0% 0%
    (2) [2] 0   0% 0%
    (3) [3] 0   0% 0%
    (4) [4] 0   0% 0%
    (5) Very well integrated [5] 2 100% 100%
    Not applicable / No opinion [x] 0   0% 0%
    Mean: ** 5.00
2. Increased conceptual understanding and/or critical thinking.
      Number Responses Percent
    All Excluding Unanswered
    Answered: 2 100%  
    Unanswered: 0   0%
    (1) Not at all [1] 0   0% 0%
    (2) [2] 0   0% 0%
    (3) [3] 0   0% 0%
    (4) [4] 1 50% 50%
    (5) A great deal [5] 1 50% 50%
    Not applicable / No opinion [x] 0   0% 0%
    Mean: ** 4.50
3. Overall rating of the instructor
      Number Responses Percent
    All Excluding Unanswered
    Answered: 2 100%  
    Unanswered: 0   0%
    (1) Poor 0   0% 0%
    (2) 0   0% 0%
    (3) 0   0% 0%
    (4) 0   0% 0%
    (5) Excellent 2 100% 100%
4. Was knowledgeable about the subject and course material.
      Number Responses Percent
    All Excluding Unanswered
    Answered: 2 100%  
    Unanswered: 0   0%
    (1) Not at all knowledgeable [1] 0   0% 0%
    (2) [2] 0   0% 0%
    (3) [3] 0   0% 0%
    (4) [4] 0   0% 0%
    (5) Very knowledgeable [5] 2 100% 100%
    Not applicable / No opinion [x] 0   0% 0%
    Mean: ** 5.00
5. Accessibility outside of class.
      Number Responses Percent
    All Excluding Unanswered
    Answered: 2 100%  
    Unanswered: 0   0%
    (1) Not at all accessible [1] 0   0% 0%
    (2) [2] 0   0% 0%
    (3) [3] 0   0% 0%
    (4) [4] 0   0% 0%
    (5) Very accessible [5] 2 100% 100%
    Not applicable / No opinion [x] 0   0% 0%
    Mean: ** 5.00
6. Use this space for any comments you may have about your discussion, lab, or recitation, etc.
  • Stefan was a very good TA for database class. He is very smart and easily accessable through email.

Department-Specific Questions
7. I had met all the specified prerequisites for the course.
      Number Responses Percent
    All Excluding Unanswered
    Answered: 1 50%  
    Unanswered: 1 50%
    (1) Do not agree [1] 0   0% 0%
    (2) [2] 0   0% 0%
    (3) [3] 0   0% 0%
    (4) [4] 0   0% 0%
    (5) Strongly agree [5] 1 50% 100%
    Not applicable/No opinion [x] 0   0% 0%
    Mean: ** 5.00
8. My previous coursework had adquately prepared me for the course.
      Number Responses Percent
    All Excluding Unanswered
    Answered: 1 50%  
    Unanswered: 1 50%
    (1) Do not agree [1] 0   0% 0%
    (2) [2] 0   0% 0%
    (3) [3] 0   0% 0%
    (4) [4] 0   0% 0%
    (5) Strongly agree [5] 1 50% 100%
    Not applicable/No opinion [x] 0   0% 0%
    Mean: ** 5.00
9. Through the course, I gained considerable experience in effective techniques for solving real world problems.
      Number Responses Percent
    All Excluding Unanswered
    Answered: 1 50%  
    Unanswered: 1 50%
    (1) Do not agree [1] 0   0% 0%
    (2) [2] 0   0% 0%
    (3) [3] 0   0% 0%
    (4) [4] 1 50% 100%
    (5) Strongly agree [5] 0   0% 0%
    Not applicable/No opinion [x] 0   0% 0%
    Mean: ** 4.00
10. My skills in design have been helped by taking this course.
      Number Responses Percent
    All Excluding Unanswered
    Answered: 1 50%  
    Unanswered: 1 50%
    (1) Do not agree [1] 0   0% 0%
    (2) [2] 0   0% 0%
    (3) [3] 0   0% 0%
    (4) [4] 1 50% 100%
    (5) Strongly agree [5] 0   0% 0%
    Not applicable/No opinion [x] 0   0% 0%
    Mean: ** 4.00
11. My skills in programming have been helped by taking this course.
      Number Responses Percent
    All Excluding Unanswered
    Answered: 1 50%  
    Unanswered: 1 50%
    (1) Do not agree [1] 0   0% 0%
    (2) [2] 0   0% 0%
    (3) [3] 0   0% 0%
    (4) [4] 0   0% 0%
    (5) Strongly agree [5] 0   0% 0%
    Not applicable/No opinion [x] 1 50% 100%
    Mean: ** --
12. My skills in communication have been helped by taking this course.
      Number Responses Percent
    All Excluding Unanswered
    Answered: 1 50%  
    Unanswered: 1 50%
    (1) Do not agree [1] 0   0% 0%
    (2) [2] 0   0% 0%
    (3) [3] 0   0% 0%
    (4) [4] 0   0% 0%
    (5) Strongly agree [5] 0   0% 0%
    Not applicable/No opinion [x] 1 50% 100%
    Mean: ** --
13. My skills in teamwork have been helped by taking this course.
      Number Responses Percent
    All Excluding Unanswered
    Answered: 1 50%  
    Unanswered: 1 50%
    (1) Do not agree [1] 0   0% 0%
    (2) [2] 0   0% 0%
    (3) [3] 0   0% 0%
    (4) [4] 0   0% 0%
    (5) Strongly agree [5] 0   0% 0%
    Not applicable/No opinion [x] 1 50% 100%
    Mean: ** --
14. My skills in social responsibility or ethics have been helped by taking this course.
      Number Responses Percent
    All Excluding Unanswered
    Answered: 1 50%  
    Unanswered: 1 50%
    (1) Do not agree [1] 0   0% 0%
    (2) [2] 0   0% 0%
    (3) [3] 0   0% 0%
    (4) [4] 0   0% 0%
    (5) Strongly agree [5] 0   0% 0%
    Not applicable/No opinion [x] 1 50% 100%
    Mean: ** --
15. The textbooks and/or recommended resources were helpful.
      Number Responses Percent
    All Excluding Unanswered
    Answered: 1 50%  
    Unanswered: 1 50%
    (1) Do not agree [1] 0   0% 0%
    (2) [2] 0   0% 0%
    (3) [3] 0   0% 0%
    (4) [4] 1 50% 100%
    (5) Strongly agree [5] 0   0% 0%
    Not applicable/No opinion [x] 0   0% 0%
    Mean: ** 4.00
16. Homework, projects and other assignments were effective in reinforcing learning.
      Number Responses Percent
    All Excluding Unanswered
    Answered: 1 50%  
    Unanswered: 1 50%
    (1) Do not agree [1] 0   0% 0%
    (2) [2] 0   0% 0%
    (3) [3] 0   0% 0%
    (4) [4] 1 50% 100%
    (5) Strongly agree [5] 0   0% 0%
    Not applicable/No opinion [x] 0   0% 0%
    Mean: ** 4.00
17. The course provided a useful balance between theory and practice.
      Number Responses Percent
    All Excluding Unanswered
    Answered: 1 50%  
    Unanswered: 1 50%
    (1) Do not agree [1] 0   0% 0%
    (2) [2] 0   0% 0%
    (3) [3] 0   0% 0%
    (4) [4] 0   0% 0%
    (5) Strongly agree [5] 1 50% 100%
    Not applicable/No opinion [x] 0   0% 0%
    Mean: ** 5.00
18. The course broadly emphasized the fundamenta concepts of computer science.
      Number Responses Percent
    All Excluding Unanswered
    Answered: 1 50%  
    Unanswered: 1 50%
    (1) Do not agree [1] 0   0% 0%
    (2) [2] 0   0% 0%
    (3) [3] 0   0% 0%
    (4) [4] 0   0% 0%
    (5) Strongly agree [5] 1 50% 100%
    Not applicable/No opinion [x] 0   0% 0%
    Mean: ** 5.00
19. The course was too narrowly focused.
      Number Responses Percent
    All Excluding Unanswered
    Answered: 1 50%  
    Unanswered: 1 50%
    (1) Do not agree [1] 1 50% 100%
    (2) [2] 0   0% 0%
    (3) [3] 0   0% 0%
    (4) [4] 0   0% 0%
    (5) Strongly agree [5] 0   0% 0%
    Not applicable/No opinion [x] 0   0% 0%
    Mean: ** 1.00
20. The exams were appropriate reflection of the lectures and readings.
      Number Responses Percent
    All Excluding Unanswered
    Answered: 1 50%  
    Unanswered: 1 50%
    (1) Do not agree [1] 0   0% 0%
    (2) [2] 0   0% 0%
    (3) [3] 0   0% 0%
    (4) [4] 0   0% 0%
    (5) Strongly agree [5] 1 50% 100%
    Not applicable/No opinion [x] 0   0% 0%
    Mean: ** 5.00
21. Lab and computer equipment provided by the department were adequate for completing course assignments.
      Number Responses Percent
    All Excluding Unanswered
    Answered: 1 50%  
    Unanswered: 1 50%
    (1) Do not agree [1] 0   0% 0%
    (2) [2] 0   0% 0%
    (3) [3] 0   0% 0%
    (4) [4] 0   0% 0%
    (5) Strongly agree [5] 1 50% 100%
    Not applicable/No opinion [x] 0   0% 0%
    Mean: ** 5.00
22. I recieved the grade I had expected.
      Number Responses Percent
    All Excluding Unanswered
    Answered: 1 50%  
    Unanswered: 1 50%
    (1) Do not agree [1] 0   0% 0%
    (2) [2] 0   0% 0%
    (3) [3] 0   0% 0%
    (4) [4] 0   0% 0%
    (5) Strongly agree [5] 0   0% 0%
    Not applicable/No opinion [x] 1 50% 100%
    Mean: ** --
** - Mean is calculated only for questions whose answers have a numerical value (indicated in square brackets [ ] next to each answer). It does not include "Not available/Not applicable" answers (indicated as [x]).

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