Results for the "Student Evaluation of Instruction" administered by the Dept. of Geosciences.  Written comments have not been included in this summary.


Course Number: AST A105-01
Course Instructor: Dipak Chowdhury
Course Name: Stellar Astronomy
Students Responding to Survey: 60

PERSONAL

1.  I am prepared for class on a daily basis.
Strongly Agree: 13
Agree: 18
Neutral: 20
Disagree: 6
Disagree Strongly: 4

2.  I seek help when I need it.
Strongly Agree: 6
Agree: 18
Neutral: 24
Disagree: 9
Disagree Strongly: 2

3.  I have learned the material of this course.
Strongly Agree: 6
Agree: 28
Neutral: 13
Disagree: 11
Disagree Strongly: 2

4.  I possessed the mathematics skills necessary to be successful in this course.
Strongly Agree: 23
Agree: 21
Neutral: 8
Disagree: 2
Disagree Strongly: 4

5.  I possessed the language skills necessary to be successful in this course.
Strongly Agree: 19
Agree: 27
Neutral: 8
Disagree: 2
Disagree Strongly: 2

COURSE

6.  This course challenged my abilities.
Strongly Agree: 10
Agree: 30
Neutral: 9
Disagree: 6
Disagree Strongly: 4

7.  An adequate syllabus was provided.
Strongly Agree: 15
Agree: 25
Neutral: 10
Disagree: 8
Disagree Strongly: 1

8.  The course followed the syllabus.
Strongly Agree: 10
Agree: 27
Neutral: 14
Disagree: 7
Disagree Strongly: 1

9.  The stated objectives of the course were met.
Strongly Agree: 5
Agree: 33
Neutral: 17
Disagree: 4
Disagree Strongly: 0

10.  Supplemental materials (textbook, manual, outside readings) aided in my learning.
Strongly Agree: 5
Agree: 16
Neutral: 22
Disagree: 12
Disagree Strongly: 4

11.  Quizzes/tests addressed topics covered in class.
Strongly Agree: 8
Agree: 32
Neutral: 10
Disagree: 6
Disagree Strongly: 3

12.  The proper number of tests were given.
Strongly Agree: 14
Agree: 30
Neutral: 9
Disagree: 5
Disagree Strongly: 1

13.  I would recommend this course to a friend.
Strongly Agree: 5
Agree: 19
Neutral: 16
Disagree: 9
Disagree Strongly: 10

INSTRUCTOR

14.  The instructor had a positive attitude towards students.
Strongly Agree: 18
Agree: 29
Neutral: 7
Disagree: 4
Disagree Strongly: 1

15.  The instructor was prepared for class.
Strongly Agree: 18
Agree: 28
Neutral: 8
Disagree: 5
Disagree Strongly: 0

16.  Material was presented in an organized, understandable way.
Strongly Agree: 8
Agree: 19
Neutral: 12
Disagree: 16
Disagree Strongly: 4

17.  The instructor effectively communicates ideas and information.
Strongly Agree: 9
Agree: 20
Neutral: 14
Disagree: 12
Disagree Strongly: 4

18.  The instructor was enthusiastic about the course.
Strongly Agree: 21
Agree: 26
Neutral: 4
Disagree: 5
Disagree Strongly: 3

19.  The instructor communicated class expectations clearly.
Strongly Agree: 10
Agree: 24
Neutral: 17
Disagree: 6
Disagree Strongly: 2

20.  The instructor encouraged questions and in-class discussion.
Strongly Agree: 21
Agree: 23
Neutral: 8
Disagree: 6
Disagree Strongly: 1

21.  The instructor was available for questions outside of class.
Strongly Agree: 7
Agree: 14
Neutral: 33
Disagree: 4
Disagree Strongly: 1

22.  The instructor used teaching aids (audiovisual, demonstrations) effectively.
Strongly Agree: 7
Agree: 17
Neutral: 23
Disagree: 8
Disagree Strongly: 4

23.  The instructor was an effective classroom teacher.
Strongly Agree: 10
Agree: 16
Neutral: 14
Disagree: 14
Disagree Strongly: 3

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