Course Description:
CS 136: Elementary Algorithm Design and Data Abstraction
This course builds on the techniques and patterns learned in CS 135 while making the transition to use of an imperative language. It introduces the design and analysis of algorithms, the management of information, and the programming mechanisms and methodologies required in implementations. Topics discussed include iterative and recursive sorting algorithms; lists, stacks, queues, trees, and their application; abstract data types and their implementations.
Dave's Comments:
see my comments for section 008.
Teaching Evaluations:
Number of Respondents: 66 / 81 (81%)
Characteristics of the Instructor:
Evaluate the organization and coherence of the lectures.
ExcellentGoodSatisfactoryUnsatisfactoryVery poorNo opinion
5213
80%20%
At what level were the instructor's explanations aimed?
Too highSomewhat too highJust rightSomewhat too lowToo lowNo opinion
145821
2%6%88%3%2%
Evaluate the instructor's treatment of students' questions.
ExcellentGoodSatisfactoryUnsatisfactoryVery poorNo opinion
44184
67%27%6%
Evaluate the effectiveness of the instructor's visual presentation (blackboard, overheads, etc.).
ExcellentGoodSatisfactoryUnsatisfactoryVery poorNo opinion
5781
86%12%2%
Evaluate the effectiveness of the instructor's oral presentation.
ExcellentGoodSatisfactoryUnsatisfactoryVery poorNo opinion
606
91%9%
Was the instructor available for help outside of class?
AlwaysMost of the timeOften enoughNot often enoughNeverI did not seek help
258924
38%12%14%36%
Did you find the course interesting?
Very InterestingInterestingNot interestingNo opinion
303312
45%50%2%3%
Evaluate the overall effectiveness of the instructor as a teacher.
ExcellentGoodSatisfactoryUnsatisfactoryVery poorNo opinion
606
91%9%
Characteristics of the Course:
What proportion of lectures did you attend in this course?
90-100%75-90%50-75%25-50%< 25%
615
92%8%
Was the assigned work (assignments, projects, etc.) helpful in learning the course content?
Very helpfulHelpfulNot helpfulNo work assignedNo opinion
4224
64%36%
Were the printed notes (if any) helpful in learning the course content?
Very helpfulHelpfulNot helpfulNo printed course notesNo opinion
3518373
53%27%5%11%5%
Was the required textbook (if any) helpful in learning the course content?
Very helpfulHelpfulNot helpfulNo text requiredNo opinion
57151523
8%11%23%23%35%
Did the course introduce an appropriate amount of new material?
Too muchSomewhat too muchOkaySomewhat too littleToo littleNo opinion
2134254
3%20%64%8%6%
Was the amount of assigned work required for the course appropriate?
Too muchSomewhat too muchOkaySomewhat too littleToo littleNo opinion
42236111
6%34%55%2%2%2%
On average, how many hours per week did you spend on this course outside of lectures?
0-2 hours3-6 hours7-10 hours11-15 hours> 15 hours
243273
36%48%11%5%
Question-Specific Comments:
Evaluate the organization and coherence of the lectures.
At what level were the instructor's explanations aimed?
Evaluate the instructor's treatment of students' questions.
Evaluate the effectiveness of the instructor's visual presentation (blackboard, overheads, etc.).
Evaluate the effectiveness of the instructor's oral presentation.
Was the instructor available for help outside of class?
Did you find the course interesting?
Evaluate the overall effectiveness of the instructor as a teacher.
What proportion of lectures did you attend in this course?
Was the assigned work (assignments, projects, etc.) helpful in learning the course content?
Were the printed notes (if any) helpful in learning the course content?
Was the required textbook (if any) helpful in learning the course content?
Did the course introduce an appropriate amount of new material?
Was the amount of assigned work required for the course appropriate?
On average, how many hours per week did you spend on this course outside of lectures?
Comments:
Note: This is a complete list of comments I received, listed alphabetically to avoid bias.
Please mention anything that you feel the instructor has done well in this course.
Please make constructive comments about anything in the instructor's technique or style that could, in your opinion, be improved.
What were the strong points of the course?
What were the weak points of the course?
Was the class atmosphere affected either positively or negatively by attitudes of the instructor or students, e.g., with respect to gender, race, ability, appearance? Please explain.
Any other comments, e.g., class size, suitability of room, noise level, etc.
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