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1. Course
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| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Elective |
Required |
| 1.57 |
14 |
0.51 |
Freq(%) |
6 (43%) |
8 (57%) |
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2. The instructor demonstrated knowledge of course content.
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| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.64 |
14 |
0.63 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
1 (7%) |
3 (21%) |
10 (71%) |
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3. The instructor fulfilled the goals of the course.
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| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.36 |
14 |
1.08 |
Freq(%) |
1 (7%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
5 (36%) |
8 (57%) |
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4. The instructor communicated effectively.
|
| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.0 |
14 |
1.18 |
Freq(%) |
1 (7%) |
1 (7%) |
0 (0%) |
7 (50%) |
5 (36%) |
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5. I deepened my interest in the subject matter of this course.
|
| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.0 |
14 |
1.3 |
Freq(%) |
1 (7%) |
1 (7%) |
2 (14%) |
3 (21%) |
7 (50%) |
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6. I learned a lot in this course.
|
| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 3.93 |
14 |
1.27 |
Freq(%) |
1 (7%) |
1 (7%) |
2 (14%) |
4 (29%) |
6 (43%) |
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7. I felt that this course challenged me intellectually.
|
| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 3.93 |
14 |
1.33 |
Freq(%) |
1 (7%) |
1 (7%) |
3 (21%) |
2 (14%) |
7 (50%) |
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8. Which aspects of the course were most valuable?
|
| Field work |
| having to go and witness the stars and research was the most valuable aspect. |
| 1) Telescope viewing of the night-sky, learning how to locate constellations.
2) Learning how to read a sky chart.
3) Worksheets that supoported learning about the constellations.
4) The hands-on parallax exercises really taught me the value of parallax for measuring stellar distances. |
| The observing in the field. |
| Outdoor observing with the telescope |
| EVERYTHING |
| All, it helped me in my lecture class. |
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9. Which aspects of the course were least valuable?
|
| quizzes |
| never going outside for observations
stellarium sucks asshole
try getting 3d models of the solar system, it would make the concepts WAY easier to understand..
all those arbitrary drawings made material extremely difficult to understand
less handouts |
| instructor did not give thorough information and help |
| 1) Worksheets that were "busy-work."
2) Using equipment that was faulty or very difficult to use, like the sprectral viewers. |
| Quizzes in the beginning of each class |
| none |
| The parallax lab!!! |
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10. Ten years from now I'll probably remember this course most by ...
|
| looking at the stars |
| The personal attention given by the professor and his TA. I especially appreciated the use of Stellarium and will continue to use it in the future as I intend to make Astronomy a personal hobby. |
| how bad it was
nothing personal, but the class was awful |
| gazing at the stars and cooridinates |
| When I go camping I'll still be able to find stars and constellations in the night-sky. I also plan to keep the Ridpath textbook and continue to learn more constellations for the fun and excitement of sky-watching. |
| Being able to name random constellations |
| most likely |
| Too much to answer, this course really challenged my old concepts of astronomy! |
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11. The instructor was able to explain concepts clearly and effectively.
|
| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 3.79 |
14 |
1.12 |
Freq(%) |
1 (7%) |
0 (0%) |
4 (29%) |
5 (36%) |
4 (29%) |
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12. The instructor broadened my understanding and grasp of the subject.
|
| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 3.86 |
14 |
1.23 |
Freq(%) |
1 (7%) |
0 (0%) |
5 (36%) |
2 (14%) |
6 (43%) |
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13. The instructor was enthusiastic about the course material.
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| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.07 |
14 |
1.0 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
1 (7%) |
3 (21%) |
4 (29%) |
6 (43%) |
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14. The instructor makes me feel free to ask questions.
|
| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.14 |
14 |
1.23 |
Freq(%) |
1 (7%) |
1 (7%) |
0 (0%) |
5 (36%) |
7 (50%) |
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15. The instructor seems well prepared for each class.
|
| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.36 |
14 |
0.74 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
2 (14%) |
5 (36%) |
7 (50%) |
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16. In general, the course was well organized.
|
| Mean |
N-Size |
Std Dev |
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 4.07 |
14 |
1.07 |
Freq(%) |
0 (0%) |
1 (7%) |
4 (29%) |
2 (14%) |
7 (50%) |
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