Department of Geosciences Course Evaluation

DEPARTMENT OF GEOSCIENCES COURSE EVALUATION

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For questions 1-7, use the following choices to rate the degree to which the course instructor:

(A) excellent (B) above average (C) average (D) below average (E) poor

1. Explains, demonstrates, and presents material clearly and understandably.

2. Encourages a student-teacher relationship that facilitates learning and stimulates interest.

3. Encourages and accepts questions, expressions of ideas, disagreements and class discussions.

4. Effectively shows how course content relates to current practices and problems.

5. Emphasizes understanding of basic concepts and principles.

6. Uses a clearly defined fair grading system based upon sufficient evidence.

7. Is available during scheduled office hours or by appointment for individual consultation. (If you did not seek consultation, leave blank.)

8. Would you take another course from this instructor? (A) definitely (B) probably (C) undecided (D) probably not (E) definitely not

9. Considering all the factors listed above, give your objective rating of the instructor. (A) excellent (B) above average (C) average (D) below average (E) poor

For questions 10-15, use the following choices to agree or disagree with the statements:

(A) strongly agree(B) agree (C) no opinion(D) disagree(E) strongly disagree

10. This course has better enabled me to describe the fundamental concepts of geology/geophysics.

11. This course has better enabled me to apply math and other sciences to understand geological/geophysical processes.

12. This course has better enabled me to apply geologic/geophysical knowledge and critical thinking skills to address a range of problems.

13. This course has better enabled me to communicate scientific concepts or the results of scientific research in written and/or oral form.

14. This course has better enabled me to utilize computers, field and laboratory equipment, and instrumentation appropriate to the field of geology/geophysics.

15. This course has familiarized me with sources of scientific information and has better enabled me to utilize the scientific literature in geology/geophysics and important allied fields.

16. This course is: (A) very well organized (B) well organized (C) somewhat organized (D) poorly organized (E) not at all organized

17. In relation to comparable courses, the workload in this course has been: (A) much too heavy (B) heavier (C) average (D) lighter (E) much lighter

18. In relation to comparable courses, obtaining a good grade in this course is: (A) very difficult (B) somewhat difficult (C) average (D) easy (E) very easy

19. The work required for the number of credits received is: (A) far too much (B) too much (C) about right (D) too little (E) far too little

20. The textbook and/or other instructional aids used are: (A) excellent (B) above average (C) average (D) below average (E) poor

21. This course is: (A) required (B) elective

22. Overall how would you rate this course? (A) excellent (B) above average (C) average (D) below average (E) poor

23. What is your overall college GPA? (A) 4.0-3.5 (B) 3.4-3.0 (C) 2.9-2.5 (D) 2.4-2.0 (E) 1.9-1.5

24. What is you major?: (A) geoscience (B) geophysics (C) Earth Sci. Educ. (D) other science (E) non-science