University of Hawai'i eCAFE

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Instructor: Guylaine Poisson

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ICS 675, Fall 2009
ICS 475, Fall 2008
ICS 110, Spring 2008

Guylaine Poisson: ICS 675, Fall 2009

Campus:	University of Hawaii at Manoa	Department:	Information& Computer Sciences
Course:	ICS 675 - Bioinformatics: Sequences	Crn (Section):	79097 (001)

1. The instructor demonstrated knowledge of course content.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.71	7	0.49	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (29%)	5 (71%)

2. The instructor fulfilled the goals of the course.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.43	7	1.13	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (14%)	0 (0%)	1 (14%)	5 (71%)

3. The instructor communicated effectively.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.29	7	0.76	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (14%)	3 (43%)	3 (43%)

4. I gained a good understanding of concepts/principles in this field.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.29	7	1.11	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (14%)	0 (0%)	2 (29%)	4 (57%)

5. I deepened my interest in the subject matter of this course.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.43	7	1.13	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (14%)	0 (0%)	1 (14%)	5 (71%)

6. The instructor was effective in meeting the objectives of the course.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.43	7	1.13	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (14%)	0 (0%)	1 (14%)	5 (71%)

7. The instructor is willing to meet and help students outside class.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.86	7	0.38	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (14%)	6 (86%)

8. The instructor makes me feel free to ask questions.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.86	7	0.38	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (14%)	6 (86%)

9. The instructor seems well prepared for each class.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.71	7	0.49	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (29%)	5 (71%)

10. The instructor presented the course materials in a clear and organized way.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.57	7	0.79	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (14%)	1 (14%)	5 (71%)

11. In general, the course was well organized.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.29	7	1.11	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (14%)	0 (0%)	2 (29%)	4 (57%)

12. My overall evaluation of this instructor is....

good

Very good, always well prepared and have a rich knowledge in this area

Excellent and very knowledgeable of the field.

Ok.

Very knowledgeable in the field, and in general able to explain these complex topics in a easy-to-digest way. The primarily lecture-based format didn't work for me, but it may for some. Some lectures were quite dry and non-interactive, lacking context.

13. Assignments are relevant to what is presented in class.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.14	7	1.46	Freq(%)	1 (14%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (29%)	4 (57%)

14. The instructional materials (e.g., texts, handouts, etc.) were relevant to course objectives.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.14	7	1.07	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (14%)	0 (0%)	3 (43%)	3 (43%)

15. Grades are assigned fairly and impartially.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.43	7	0.79	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (14%)	2 (29%)	4 (57%)

16. My overall evaluation of this course is...

very good

I found the course to be interesting and beneficial in gaining knowledge, not only for bioinformatics, but also for other areas of computer science (e.g. algorithms).

Ok.

Fair. The assignments were vaguely worded, and presented as if they were 'logic puzzles' e.g. Sudoku. I normally like that sort of thing, but the combination of not having any reading material to explain the topic discussed in the assignment, and the vague description of the assignment itself made me really dislike them, though the topic itself was interesting. (The first assignment by Guylaine is an exception, as it's instructions were explicit). Overall, the relative importance of assignments seemed arbitrary, and rarely was I able to talk to fellow students in depth about the topics that were covered, as they seemed as clueless as I was. Despite this, however, the course served as a pretty good introduction to what is out there in the field of Bioinformatics. Use of the databases containing genetic information, and the passing knowledge of the various alignment algorithms is useful if one plans on participating in the field in the future. I feel we spent way too much time on alignment, however (literally most of the class lectures were on this).

Guylaine Poisson: ICS 475, Fall 2008 Back to top

Campus:	University of Hawaii at Manoa	Department:	Information& Computer Sciences
Course:	ICS 475 - Bioinformatics: Introduction	Crn (Section):	78696 (001)

1. Class Level (pick one)

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Freshman	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	Grad	Other
4.29	7	0.49	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	5 (71%)	2 (29%)	0 (0%)

2. Course

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Elective	Required
1.0	7	0.0	Freq(%)	7 (100%)	0 (0%)

3. The instructor demonstrated knowledge of course content.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
5.0	7	0.0	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	7 (100%)

4. The instructor fulfilled the goals of the course.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.57	7	0.53	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	3 (43%)	4 (57%)

5. The instructor communicated effectively.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.43	7	0.53	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	4 (57%)	3 (43%)

6. I gained a good understanding of concepts/principles in this field.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.29	7	0.76	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (14%)	3 (43%)	3 (43%)

7. I deepened my interest in the subject matter of this course.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.29	7	0.76	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (14%)	3 (43%)	3 (43%)

8. Which aspects of the course were most valuable?

the project was challenging and interesting. excellent lectures.

Learning how to use the blast and genebank algorithms.

Knowledge of bioinformatics

learning how programming and computers in general are used from a biological perspective.

The topics related to gene sequencing and sequencing techniques.

9. The instructor was effective in meeting the objectives of the course.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.43	7	0.53	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	4 (57%)	3 (43%)

10. The instructor is willing to meet and help students outside class.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.71	7	0.49	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (29%)	5 (71%)

11. The instructor makes me feel free to ask questions.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.57	7	0.53	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	3 (43%)	4 (57%)

12. The instructor seems well prepared for each class.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.86	7	0.38	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (14%)	6 (86%)

13. The instructor presented the course materials in a clear and organized way.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.71	7	0.49	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (29%)	5 (71%)

14. In general, the course was well organized.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.57	7	0.53	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	3 (43%)	4 (57%)

15. My overall evaluation of this instructor is....

get more Guylaines, very nice professor excelllent instructor.

She was great. Logical lectures. Although sometimes it was a little unclear as to what exactly to do for some of the labs, she was willing help and walk us through the information and point us in the right direction.

she knows the content very well and tried to make everything easily understandable to those without a biology background.

Very good, really demonstrated vast knowledge of the subject.

16. Assignments are relevant to what is presented in class.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.57	7	0.53	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	3 (43%)	4 (57%)

17. The instructional materials (e.g., texts, handouts, etc.) were relevant to course objectives.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.57	7	0.53	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	3 (43%)	4 (57%)

18. Grades are assigned fairly and impartially.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.57	7	0.53	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	3 (43%)	4 (57%)

19. My overall evaluation of this course is...

I would take the upper division courses in this topic if taught by prof. Poisson

a great chance to learn another side of science research

Recommended. Need a little more practice with the English Language.

it is a good introduction to bioinformatics and may potentially interests people in pursuing a career in this field.

Fun and informative.

Guylaine Poisson: ICS 110, Spring 2008 Back to top

Campus:	University of Hawaii at Manoa	Department:	Information& Computer Sciences
Course:	ICS 110 - Programming through Animations	Crn (Section):	88310 (001)

1. Class Level (pick one)

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Freshman	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	Grad	Other
2.72	18	0.0	Freq(%)	5 (28%)	1 (6%)	7 (39%)	4 (22%)	1 (6%)	0 (0%)

2. The instructor demonstrated knowledge of course content.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.61	18	0.0	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	7 (39%)	11 (61%)

3. The instructor fulfilled the goals of the course.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.71	17	0.0	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	5 (29%)	12 (71%)

4. The instructor communicated effectively.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.17	18	0.0	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	2 (11%)	11 (61%)	5 (28%)

5. I gained a good understanding of concepts/principles in this field.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.44	18	0.0	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (6%)	8 (44%)	9 (50%)

6. I deepened my interest in the subject matter of this course.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.28	18	0.0	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	1 (6%)	1 (6%)	8 (44%)	8 (44%)

7. The instructor was effective in meeting the objectives of the course.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.5	18	0.0	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	9 (50%)	9 (50%)

8. The instructor is willing to meet and help students outside class.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.0	18	0.0	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	6 (33%)	6 (33%)	6 (33%)

9. The instructor makes me feel free to ask questions.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.28	18	0.0	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	4 (22%)	5 (28%)	9 (50%)

10. The instructor seems well prepared for each class.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.41	17	0.0	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	10 (59%)	7 (41%)

11. The instructor presented the course materials in a clear and organized way.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.39	18	0.0	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	11 (61%)	7 (39%)

12. In general, the course was well organized.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.44	18	0.0	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (6%)	8 (44%)	9 (50%)

13. My overall evaluation of this instructor is....

good instructor that explained the difficult terms and concepts so that they could be easily understood.

Very supportive and understanding. It was easy to get help from her.

excellent

Willing to help students to a point that students won't take advantage. Very well organized, well structured, and well prepared for every class.

She was good. She was helpful in class and helped me with all of the problems that I was having.

On a scale of 1 to 10 I would give this instructor a 10, because there she did the best she can to make the lecture as clear as possible. She will always use examples to make us understand what the lecture notes are talking about.

so so

She's really knowledgeable about the subject that she is teaching. In addition, she also answers any questions that we have regarding the subject matter. She's awesome!

Good. Fair.

good

The instructor was heavily educated in their field and understood the content being taught to the students.

good

that she did a excellent job with the class and that she very helpful and dependable.

very interesting and knowledgable

14. Assignments are relevant to what is presented in class.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.5	18	0.0	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	9 (50%)	9 (50%)

15. The instructional materials (e.g., texts, handouts, etc.) were relevant to course objectives.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.56	18	0.0	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (6%)	6 (33%)	11 (61%)

16. Grades are assigned fairly and impartially.

Mean	N-Size	Std Dev		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
4.44	18	0.0	Freq(%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	1 (6%)	8 (44%)	9 (50%)

17. My overall evaluation of this course is...

Pretty good now I know the basics of programming

Great!!!

excellent

The class help remind me of the basics of computer programming. It allows my interest in computer science to resurrect again.

It was good. It strengthened and created a basic understanding of programing and coding. This class helped me with my java class.

I would say that this course met my expectations of what it will be teaching. This class met my expectations of teaching me the basics of computer programming so I can understand the information in the other ICS courses.

pretty fun

I love this class and the teacher teaches it very well.

Good introduction into programming.

fun

This course provided a preview of what to expect in ICS program.

good

very good and funl.

very interesting