Class	20-261-424-001
Class Name	X-RAY DIFFRACTION
Instructor	G. BEAUCAGE
Quarter	Spring 1999: (99-03)
Respondent Size	8
Class Size	11
Quarter Size (Students)	890
Quarter Size (Classes)	105

#	Question	Excellent	A	B	C	D	E	Poor	N/A	Quarter Average	Class Average
1	Planning and organization of course.		3	5	0	0	0		0	4.20	4.38
2	Conveying ideas and concepts in an understandable manner.		2	3	2	0	0		1	4.05	4.00
3	Teaching in a style that holds my attention.		3	1	4	0	0		0	3.83	3.88
4	Encouraging interactive class participation when appropriate.		6	2	0	0	0		0	4.08	4.75
5	Motivating and challenging me to learn course material.		3	2	3	0	0		0	4.04	4.00
6	Communicating relevance of course content to my engineering education.		5	2	1	0	0		0	4.15	4.50
7	Answering students' questions thoroughly.		3	5	0	0	0		0	4.17	4.38
8	Emphasizing analytical thinking skills as opposed to memorizing information.		4	3	1	0	0		0	4.31	4.38
9	Using examples of practical engineering application to facilitate learning.		2	3	3	0	0		0	4.19	3.88
10	Approachability and availability to assist me.		8	0	0	0	0		0	4.35	5.00
11	Willingness to discuss and review difficult points during lectures.		6	2	0	0	0		0	4.32	4.75
12	Creating exams and quizzes of appropriate length.		8	0	0	0	0		0	4.05	5.00
13	Speaking skills.		5	3	0	0	0		0	4.22	4.62

#	Question	Strongly Agree	A	B	C	D	E	Strongly Disagree	N/A	Quarter Average	Class Average
14	The text helped me to learn the material.		1	3	3	1	0		0	3.69	3.50
15	The instructor's lectures increased my understanding of material beyond what I gained from the text.		4	2	2	0	0		0	4.12	4.25
16	The instructor's learning aids (text supplements, handouts, etc.) helped me learn the material.		3	3	1	0	0		1	4.11	4.29
17	The assigned homework helped me to learn the material.		1	1	1	0	0		5	4.38	4.00

The number of times the instructor started class late or ended class early.	0-1	2-3	4-5	6-7	8 or more	Average
Class Responses	7	1	0	0	0	4.88
Quarter Responses	692	127	36	10	25	4.63

The number of times the instructor canceled class without attempting to reschedule.	0	1	2	3	4 or more	Average
Class Responses	8	0	0	0	0	5.00
Quarter Responses	780	92	10	4	4	4.84

The instructor announced exams at least one week in advance.	Yes	No	N/A	Average
Class Responses	8	0	0	5.00
Quarter Responses	797	6	0	4.97

Effectiveness of	Question Numbers	Weighted Class Average	Weighted Quarter Average
Instruction	2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,11,15,16,17	4.25	4.15
Organization	1,10,12,18,19,20	4.87	4.50

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Free Response Questions

1) Describe at least one thing you like about this course or professor

the material was useful

I liked that the professor recognized the importance of this class to the students concerning each of the students field of interest. Eventhough some of the students fields of interest did not have x-ray diffraction included in the "must know" catergory he did not punish them for their lack of interest. He realized that for most people this will be the last time that x-ray diffraction will be exposed to them. I was thankful he could see that.

The concepts were very interesting and I can see their relevance in the materials engineering field.

The prof. was very stundent friendly, and willing to take time to discuss topics with the students.

The professor has a good understanding of the course material, and takes the time to fully answer any questions the students may have.

The professor showed that he reallt cared about his students and was willing to help, listen and talk at any time

While the course material was quite complex, the professor would explain it in a simpler form as to give everyone the gist of what was happening, ony then did he continue with more complex ideas and concepts.

works with students

2) Describe at least one improvement you feel would benefit this course or professor.

slightly better organization skills

1 quiz every other week. not enough emphasis on material, too much emph on quizzes

Better lab

Describe how x-ray diffraction relates to metals a little better

I think the course, as taught by this professor, is very well structures and I cannot think of an improvement at this time.

Mandatory homework assignments would force the students to learn the course material indepth. Large assignments are not needed, just a few questions concerning relevent material.

Some of the topics could have been expressed more clearly. Not everything was readily understandable.

Free Response Questions

1) Describe at least one thing you like about this course or professor

2) Describe at least one improvement you feel would benefit this course or professor.

3) If your answer to any question between #1 and #17 was `D' or `E', please identify the question number and explain why.