Spring 2007 Chemistry 394 Course Evaluation

Instructor: Keith Kuwata

Please thoughtfully answer the questions on this evaluation form. Your responses will help me evaluate my teaching and the design of Chemistry 394. Responses will be accepted through Wednesday, May 2, 2007. This form is delivered to Barb Ekeberg (Chemistry Department Coordinator) completely anonymously.  (However, you have the option of identifying yourself at the end of the form if you so choose.)  I will not read the evaluations until after I have submitted grades for Chemistry 394.

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Part I: Instructor

1. The instructor was organized and presented the material clearly.

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2. The instructor conveyed enthusiasm and stimulated interest in the topic.

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3. The instructor demonstrated knowledge of the course material.

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4. The instructor explained difficult concepts clearly and answered questions thoroughly.

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5. The instructor was well prepared for class.

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6. The instructor was encouraging and receptive to questions and comments during class.

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7. The instructor was accessible outside of class.

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8. The instructor's grading was fair and consistent.

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9. Overall, I would rate the instructor's performance in this course as:

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10. Please offer additional comments regarding the instructor's performance:

Part II: Course Content and Resources

11. The organization and sequence of topics were logical and effective.

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12. The Exploring Chemistry with Electronic Structure Methods (blue) book was readable and useful.

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I never consulted the Exploring Chemistry with Electronic Structure Methods book.

13. The WebMO Users Guide was readable and useful.

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I never consulted the WebMO Users Guide.

14. The problem sets were

too difficult.

difficult but appropriate.

about right.

rather easy.

too easy.

15. The problem sets increased my understanding of computational chemistry.

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16. The final project has increased my understanding of computational chemistry.

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Part IV: General

17. Overall, the level of the course was

too difficult.

difficult but appropriate.

about right.

rather easy.

too easy.

18. Chemistry 394 increased my understanding of chemistry in general.

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19. Meeting one night a week was an effective course format.

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20. I would recommend this elective course to other students.

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21. Feel free to submit any other written comments about your Chemistry 394 experience. Possible questions to address: What did you like most about the course? What did you like the least? How could the course be improved for future Macalester students?

Your comments will help me improve the Chemistry 394 experience for future Macalester College students. Thank you for thoughtfully completing this evaluation form!

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