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Course Evaluation

CSCI 193 .10 : Develpmnt/Open Source Software
Instructor: M. Pinkerton
Survey for Term Fall 2006

Results: 8 evaluated this course.

About the course
1. Overall rating of the course
      Number Responses Percent
    All Excluding Unanswered
    Answered: 8 100%  
    Unanswered: 0   0%
    (1) Poor 0   0% 0%
    (2) 0   0% 0%
    (3) 0   0% 0%
    (4) 2 25% 25%
    (5) Execellent 6 75% 75%
2. Amount you learned in the course
      Number Responses Percent
    All Excluding Unanswered
    Answered: 8 100%  
    Unanswered: 0   0%
    (1) Almost nothing [1] 0   0% 0%
    (2) [2] 0   0% 0%
    (3) [3] 0   0% 0%
    (4) [4] 2 25% 25%
    (5) A great deal [5] 6 75% 75%
    Mean: ** 4.75
3. Overall, how would you rate your level of intellectual challenge in the course?
      Number Responses Percent
    All Excluding Unanswered
    Answered: 8 100%  
    Unanswered: 0   0%
    (1) Not at all challenged [1] 0   0% 0%
    (2) [2] 0   0% 0%
    (3) [3] 0   0% 0%
    (4) [4] 4 50% 50%
    (5) Very challenged [5] 4 50% 50%
    Mean: ** 4.50
4. Amount of effort / work required was:
      Number Responses Percent
    All Excluding Unanswered
    Answered: 8 100%  
    Unanswered: 0   0%
    (1) Very little [1] 0   0% 0%
    (2) [2] 0   0% 0%
    (3) [3] 1 13% 13%
    (4) [4] 4 50% 50%
    (5) A great deal [5] 3 38% 38%
    Not applicable / No opinion [x] 0   0% 0%
    Mean: ** 4.25
5. Overall, how would you rate your level of engagement in the subject matter?
      Number Responses Percent
    All Excluding Unanswered
    Answered: 8 100%  
    Unanswered: 0   0%
    (1) Not at all engaged [1] 0   0% 0%
    (2) [2] 0   0% 0%
    (3) [3] 0   0% 0%
    (4) [4] 6 75% 75%
    (5) Very engaged [5] 2 25% 25%
    Mean: ** 4.25
6. Increased conceptual understanding and/or critical thinking.
      Number Responses Percent
    All Excluding Unanswered
    Answered: 8 100%  
    Unanswered: 0   0%
    (1) Not at all [1] 0   0% 0%
    (2) [2] 0   0% 0%
    (3) [3] 0   0% 0%
    (4) [4] 4 50% 50%
    (5) A great deal [5] 4 50% 50%
    Not applicable / No opinion [x] 0   0% 0%
    Mean: ** 4.50
7. Course content was organized in a manner that facilitated learning.
      Number Responses Percent
    All Excluding Unanswered
    Answered: 8 100%  
    Unanswered: 0   0%
    (1) Not at all [1] 0   0% 0%
    (2) [2] 0   0% 0%
    (3) [3] 1 13% 13%
    (4) [4] 3 38% 38%
    (5) Completely [5] 4 50% 50%
    Not applicable / No opinion [x] 0   0% 0%
    Mean: ** 4.38
About the instructor
8. Overall rating of the instructor
      Number Responses Percent
    All Excluding Unanswered
    Answered: 8 100%  
    Unanswered: 0   0%
    (1) Poor 0   0% 0%
    (2) 0   0% 0%
    (3) 0   0% 0%
    (4) 1 13% 13%
    (5) Excellent 7 88% 88%
9. Was knowledgeable about the subject and course material.
      Number Responses Percent
    All Excluding Unanswered
    Answered: 8 100%  
    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] 8 100% 100%
    Not applicable / No opinion [x] 0   0% 0%
    Mean: ** 5.00
10. Accessibility outside of class.
      Number Responses Percent
    All Excluding Unanswered
    Answered: 8 100%  
    Unanswered: 0   0%
    (1) Not at all accessible [1] 0   0% 0%
    (2) [2] 0   0% 0%
    (3) [3] 0   0% 0%
    (4) [4] 3 38% 38%
    (5) Very accessible [5] 5 63% 63%
    Not applicable / No opinion [x] 0   0% 0%
    Mean: ** 4.63
11. Enthusiasm for topic/subject.
      Number Responses Percent
    All Excluding Unanswered
    Answered: 8 100%  
    Unanswered: 0   0%
    (1) Not at all enthusiastic [1] 0   0% 0%
    (2) [2] 0   0% 0%
    (3) [3] 0   0% 0%
    (4) [4] 0   0% 0%
    (5) Very enthusiastic [5] 8 100% 100%
    Not applicable / No opinion [x] 0   0% 0%
    Mean: ** 5.00
12. Designed and used fair grading procedures.
      Number Responses Percent
    All Excluding Unanswered
    Answered: 8 100%  
    Unanswered: 0   0%
    (1) Not at all fair [1] 0   0% 0%
    (2) [2] 0   0% 0%
    (3) [3] 0   0% 0%
    (4) [4] 1 13% 13%
    (5) Very fair [5] 6 75% 75%
    Not applicable / No opinion [x] 1 13% 13%
    Mean: ** 4.86
13. Provided adequate feedback on exams/papers/performance.
      Number Responses Percent
    All Excluding Unanswered
    Answered: 8 100%  
    Unanswered: 0   0%
    (1) Not adequate [1] 0   0% 0%
    (2) [2] 0   0% 0%
    (3) [3] 1 13% 13%
    (4) [4] 4 50% 50%
    (5) Very adequate [5] 3 38% 38%
    Not applicable / No opinion [x] 0   0% 0%
    Mean: ** 4.25
14. Use this space for any comments you may have about the course, the instructor, readings, etc.
Department-Specific Questions
15. I had met all the specified prerequisites for the course.
      Number Responses Percent
    All Excluding Unanswered
    Answered: 8 100%  
    Unanswered: 0   0%
    (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] 7 88% 88%
    Not applicable/No opinion [x] 1 13% 13%
    Mean: ** 5.00
16. My previous coursework had adquately prepared me for the course.
      Number Responses Percent
    All Excluding Unanswered
    Answered: 8 100%  
    Unanswered: 0   0%
    (1) Do not agree [1] 0   0% 0%
    (2) [2] 1 13% 13%
    (3) [3] 0   0% 0%
    (4) [4] 3 38% 38%
    (5) Strongly agree [5] 3 38% 38%
    Not applicable/No opinion [x] 1 13% 13%
    Mean: ** 4.14
17. Through the course, I gained considerable experience in effective techniques for solving real world problems.
      Number Responses Percent
    All Excluding Unanswered
    Answered: 8 100%  
    Unanswered: 0   0%
    (1) Do not agree [1] 0   0% 0%
    (2) [2] 0   0% 0%
    (3) [3] 0   0% 0%
    (4) [4] 4 50% 50%
    (5) Strongly agree [5] 4 50% 50%
    Not applicable/No opinion [x] 0   0% 0%
    Mean: ** 4.50
18. My skills in design have been helped by taking this course.
      Number Responses Percent
    All Excluding Unanswered
    Answered: 8 100%  
    Unanswered: 0   0%
    (1) Do not agree [1] 0   0% 0%
    (2) [2] 0   0% 0%
    (3) [3] 0   0% 0%
    (4) [4] 5 63% 63%
    (5) Strongly agree [5] 3 38% 38%
    Not applicable/No opinion [x] 0   0% 0%
    Mean: ** 4.38
19. My skills in programming have been helped by taking this course.
      Number Responses Percent
    All Excluding Unanswered
    Answered: 8 100%  
    Unanswered: 0   0%
    (1) Do not agree [1] 0   0% 0%
    (2) [2] 0   0% 0%
    (3) [3] 2 25% 25%
    (4) [4] 3 38% 38%
    (5) Strongly agree [5] 3 38% 38%
    Not applicable/No opinion [x] 0   0% 0%
    Mean: ** 4.13
20. My skills in communication have been helped by taking this course.
      Number Responses Percent
    All Excluding Unanswered
    Answered: 8 100%  
    Unanswered: 0   0%
    (1) Do not agree [1] 0   0% 0%
    (2) [2] 0   0% 0%
    (3) [3] 0   0% 0%
    (4) [4] 4 50% 50%
    (5) Strongly agree [5] 4 50% 50%
    Not applicable/No opinion [x] 0   0% 0%
    Mean: ** 4.50
21. My skills in teamwork have been helped by taking this course.
      Number Responses Percent
    All Excluding Unanswered
    Answered: 8 100%  
    Unanswered: 0   0%
    (1) Do not agree [1] 0   0% 0%
    (2) [2] 0   0% 0%
    (3) [3] 0   0% 0%
    (4) [4] 5 63% 63%
    (5) Strongly agree [5] 3 38% 38%
    Not applicable/No opinion [x] 0   0% 0%
    Mean: ** 4.38
22. My skills in social responsibility or ethics have been helped by taking this course.
      Number Responses Percent
    All Excluding Unanswered
    Answered: 8 100%  
    Unanswered: 0   0%
    (1) Do not agree [1] 0   0% 0%
    (2) [2] 0   0% 0%
    (3) [3] 2 25% 25%
    (4) [4] 4 50% 50%
    (5) Strongly agree [5] 2 25% 25%
    Not applicable/No opinion [x] 0   0% 0%
    Mean: ** 4.00
23. The textbooks and/or recommended resources were helpful.
      Number Responses Percent
    All Excluding Unanswered
    Answered: 8 100%  
    Unanswered: 0   0%
    (1) Do not agree [1] 1 13% 13%
    (2) [2] 0   0% 0%
    (3) [3] 1 13% 13%
    (4) [4] 3 38% 38%
    (5) Strongly agree [5] 3 38% 38%
    Not applicable/No opinion [x] 0   0% 0%
    Mean: ** 3.88
24. Homework, projects and other assignments were effective in reinforcing learning.
      Number Responses Percent
    All Excluding Unanswered
    Answered: 8 100%  
    Unanswered: 0   0%
    (1) Do not agree [1] 0   0% 0%
    (2) [2] 0   0% 0%
    (3) [3] 1 13% 13%
    (4) [4] 3 38% 38%
    (5) Strongly agree [5] 4 50% 50%
    Not applicable/No opinion [x] 0   0% 0%
    Mean: ** 4.38
25. The course provided a useful balance between theory and practice.
      Number Responses Percent
    All Excluding Unanswered
    Answered: 8 100%  
    Unanswered: 0   0%
    (1) Do not agree [1] 0   0% 0%
    (2) [2] 0   0% 0%
    (3) [3] 0   0% 0%
    (4) [4] 3 38% 38%
    (5) Strongly agree [5] 5 63% 63%
    Not applicable/No opinion [x] 0   0% 0%
    Mean: ** 4.63
26. The course broadly emphasized the fundamental concepts of computer science.
      Number Responses Percent
    All Excluding Unanswered
    Answered: 8 100%  
    Unanswered: 0   0%
    (1) Do not agree [1] 0   0% 0%
    (2) [2] 0   0% 0%
    (3) [3] 1 13% 13%
    (4) [4] 2 25% 25%
    (5) Strongly agree [5] 4 50% 50%
    Not applicable/No opinion [x] 1 13% 13%
    Mean: ** 4.43
27. The course was too narrowly focused.
      Number Responses Percent
    All Excluding Unanswered
    Answered: 8 100%  
    Unanswered: 0   0%
    (1) Do not agree [1] 4