I. Work load

1. Please characterize the amount of work related to the course Select One Overwhelming Lots but manageable Normal Not very much

2. About how many hours per week have you averaged in the following?

a. Reading the class notes and text before coming to class Select One <1 hr/week 1-2 hrs/week 2-4 hrs/week >4 hrs/week
b. Trying to answer the study questions in the class notes Select One <1 hr/week 1-2 hrs/week 2-4 hrs/week >4 hrs/week
c. Trying to answer the problems on problem sets Select One <1 hr/week 1-2 hrs/week 2-4 hrs/week >4 hrs/week
d. Working/studying with others on any matters pertaining to class Select One <1 hr/week 1-2 hrs/week 2-4 hrs/week >4 hrs/week
e. Seeking out help from Brad, Jeff, or a TA Select One <1 hr/week 1-2 hrs/week 2-4 hrs/week >4 hrs/week
f. Working on matters pertaining to lab Select One <1 hr/week 1-2 hrs/week 2-4 hrs/week >4 hrs/week

3. Suggestions/comments?

II. Help and succor

4. If you have had moments where you felt lost, have you also felt that help and support was available if you wished? Select One Very much so I suppose Neutral Not enough Not at all (no lost moments)

5. If you have sought out help during Brad or Jeff's office hours, have you found satisfaction? Select One Very much so I suppose Neutral Not enough Not at all (never sought help)

6. If you have sought out help during a TA's office hours, have you found satisfaction? Select One Very much so I suppose Neutral Not enough Not at all (never sought help)

7. Suggestions/comments?

III. Utility of class format

8. Problem set days have been Select One Very useful Somewhat useful So-so Not very useful Useless

9. Class discussion days (days other than problem set days) have been: Select One Very useful Somewhat useful So-so Not very useful Useless

10. Lab (and its relation to the rest of the course) has been Select One Very useful Somewhat useful So-so Not very useful Useless

11. Suggestions/comments?

IV. Overall assessment of course

12a. Do you have a sense that the effort you're expending on this course will be worth it, in terms of your ability to handle future academic challenges or the utility in later life of the skills you are developing? Select One Very much so I suppose Neutral Not enough Not at all (never sought help)

12b. Suggestions/comments?

13. You will probably be seeing your parents soon (Parents Weekend or Fall Break). If you had to describe what you have learned so far in this course in 1-2 sentences, what would you say?

V. Miscellaneous questions

We are intent on creating an atmosphere in the Biology Department that fosters the engagement of students with active science.We'd appreciate your help in helping us figure out how to do this.

14a. Did you attend the research symposium earlier this month? Select One Yes No
14b. If you did attend, did you find it useful to you? Select One Very much so I suppose Neutral Not enough Not at all (never sought help)
14c. If you didn't attend, why not? Select One Didn't know about it Conflict Not enough time Didn't see any reason to Other
14d. Suggestions/comments?

15a. Have you attended any of the Monday lunch Biology seminars? Select One Yes No
15b. If you have attended, did you find it useful to you? Select One Very much so I suppose Neutral Not enough Not at all (never sought help)
15c. If you have not attended, why not? Select One Didn't know about them Conflict Not enough time Don't like eating bag lunches Didn't see any reason to Other
15d. Suggestions/comments?

16. Comments you'd like to make that don't fit anywhere else?