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1. Class Level (pick one)
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| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
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Freshman |
Sophomore |
Junior |
Senior |
Grad |
Other |
| 2.73 |
30 |
1.08 |
Freq(%) |
5 (17%) |
7 (23%) |
9 (30%) |
9 (30%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
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2. Course
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| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Elective |
Required |
| 1.38 |
29 |
0.49 |
Freq(%) |
18 (62%) |
11 (38%) |
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3. The instructor demonstrated knowledge of course content.
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| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.73 |
30 |
0.45 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
8 (27%) |
22 (73%) |
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4. The instructor fulfilled the goals of the course.
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| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.63 |
30 |
0.56 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
1 (3%) |
9 (30%) |
20 (67%) |
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5. The instructor communicated effectively.
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| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.5 |
30 |
0.68 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
3 (10%) |
9 (30%) |
18 (60%) |
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6. I learned a good deal of factual material in this course.
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| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.59 |
29 |
0.68 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
1 (3%) |
0 (0%) |
9 (31%) |
19 (66%) |
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7. Which aspects of the course were most valuable?
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| Evolution and how we see you animals can and are constantly adapting |
| The course provided many examples from nature of each of the conservation- or
evolution-related terms it describes, coordinated with relevant visual
examples (clips from nature films) and an explanation of things the professor
finds inaccurate about them. I also enjoyed the optional field trip to Kaena
Point. |
| The videos that supplemented the lectures were very valuble. It helped to further reinforce the ideas that were being presented to us in another
interesting matter. |
| I liked the videos shown during class and the examples used between slides to demonstrate what
the terms meant. |
| Videos |
| This class is a great way to learn about the huge diversity among the animals and plants around us. It is extremely interesting, and I'm very glad I decided to take this course. |
| lectures |
| the movies were educational and fun to enjoy |
| The videos were very entertaining and full of useful information |
| I love this course, simply because it is intriguing. I also think the frequent movie clips were really
engaging and made me excited for class. My mind truly was boggled every time! |
| The videos were very helpful |
| VERY INFORMATIVE CLASS AND GREAT TEACHER. VIDEOS WERE THE MOST VALUABLE. |
| The lecture powerpoints being available on laulima was really helpful to use as material to
follow along during class.
The iclicker questions were also good for attendance |
| All of it |
| The video clips. |
| I really enjoyed the way Professor Drake linked all the information from the beginning of the
course to the more recent topics in the end of the semester. I felt that the examples he used
were really interesting that's made me remember the information that was presented. |
| Loved all the clips he showed, always fit in perfectly to what the subject was and helped me better
understand the material. |
| I enjoyed the general concept of biodiversity and was interested to continually learn more on the subject |
| In-class discussions |
| learning about WHY species diversity was needed to maintain healthy environments and giving specific examples of keystone species was the highlight of this course. I definately gained a greater respect for the complexity of environments and the tremendous destabalization to natural systems humans can cause. |
| Professor passion in the subject |
| All aspects of biodiversity were new to me, so i have a newfound perspective of ecological niches and the patterns andprocesses by which species disperse and reproduce |
| All of the information in the lectures was interesting and valuable |
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8. Which aspects of the course were least valuable?
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| I am having a hard time finding problems with the material; as an
introductory course it seemed to give a good overview of its subject matter. |
| For a 100 level class I found the content to be very dense, especially for
non-science students. The amount of material covered could be further refined
and simplified so all students will be capable of understanding the subject
matter. |
| N/A |
| The only complaint I have is buying the i>clicker. None of my other classes will use it, and it's an expensive investment for a class unrelated to my major. |
| field trip assignment |
| none |
| Lack of a study guide did not help. |
| I'd say it was all valuable. |
| none |
| KINDA BORING, HE SPEAKS VERY MONOTONE. |
| The classroom being so huge. decreasing student to student interaction. |
| The books |
| The assigned readings. |
| Some of the lectures got a little dull at times |
| Outside-class readings were not emphasized enough |
| except for the knowledge that was just technical scientific names of things everything was valuable |
| iclickers |
| non |
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9. The instructor was enthusiastic about the course material.
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| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
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Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.5 |
30 |
0.78 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
1 (3%) |
2 (7%) |
8 (27%) |
19 (63%) |
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10. The instructor acknowledges all questions insofar as possible.
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| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.53 |
30 |
0.68 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
3 (10%) |
8 (27%) |
19 (63%) |
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11. The instructor seems well prepared for each class.
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| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
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Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.7 |
30 |
0.53 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
1 (3%) |
7 (23%) |
22 (73%) |
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12. Audiovisual materials (or computers) were an asset to this course.
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| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
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Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.8 |
30 |
0.55 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
2 (7%) |
2 (7%) |
26 (87%) |
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13. Other comments:
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| A very very interesting class, i look forward to going |
| This course fulfills my DB requirement but is not specifically required for
my major.
I would have liked to cover more of "Last Chance to See" but I can see how as
something that is more anecdotal than strictly factual it might not fit into
the course's lesson plan. |
| Great course! I would recommend to my peers. |
| The tests were extremely difficult to me even though I attend every class unless I was sick |
| I wish there were study guides for tests, or more specificity on what would be on tests. |
| videos were key |
| I hope this course continues to be offered. Professor Drake's enthusiasm and clear mastery and
knowledge of the material make this an interesting and edifying course. |
| A study guide for exams would be very helpful. |
| This is one of my favorite classes I have ever taken. I also really like Don Drake, he seems truly
passionate about biodiversity. I can tell he is humble, and found this class to be humbling. |
| Very interesting class, the professor can maybe add extra insight on the lectures or exams....study guide etc. |
| THANKS FOR AN INFORMATIVE SEMESTER. |
| I really enjoyed the short films along with the lectures. It displayed in live detail of the various
species interacting and the impact of how species are vital to our earth. |
| Your tests can be quite confusing. I studied very hard for both exams so far
and still did not achieve the grade I set out to get. |
| As someone who's always dreaded science/natural science courses, I really enjoyed this one.
I looked forward to coming to class every day and found the content very interesting. |
| Awesome teacher, I took this as an class just to fufill a requirement and ended up being one of my
favorite classes. He loves what he teaches which really has an effect on how students receive and
absorb the info. Listened and answered questions whenever anyone was confused and was always
very well prepared ! |
| Great class, professor made it very interesting. I learned a lot! |
| interesting lectures, excelent use of interactive aids, excellent selection of informational videos, intersting assignments. |
| wheres the study guides for the finals and midterms? |
| best class i took this semester |
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