II. This section asks about the characteristics of this course and the kinds of activities that go on in it. Using the scale below, please circle the number that best reflects how often you have experienced the following in this course.

1 = Never 2 = Occasionally 3 = Often 4 = Very Often/Almost Always
n/a = Not Applicable

In this course:

a. Assignments and class activities are clearly explained.	1	2	3	4	n/a
b. Assignments, presentations, and learning activities are clearly related to one another.	1	2	3	4	n/a
c. I work cooperatively with other students on course assignments.	1	2	3	4	n/a
d. Students teach, and learn from, each other.	1	2	3	4	n/a
e. There are opportunities to work in groups.	1	2	3	4	n/a
f. I am encouraged to show how a particular course concept can be applied to an actual problem or situation.	1	2	3	4	n/a
g. I have opportunities to practice the skills I m learning in the course.	1	2	3	4	n/a
h. I discuss ideas with my classmates (either individuals or in a group).	1	2	3	4	n/a
i. I get feedback on my work or ideas from my classmates.	1	2	3	4	n/a
j. We do things that require students to be active participants in the teaching and learning process.	1	2	3	4	n/a
k. The instructor makes clear what is expected of students in the way of activities and effort.	1	2	3	4	n/a
l. The instructor gives me frequent feedback on my work.	1	2	3	4	n/a
m. The instructor gives me detailed feedback on my work.	1	2	3	4	n/a
n. I am encouraged to challenge the instructor s or other students ideas.	1	2	3	4	n/a
o. The instructor guides students learning activities rather than lecturing or demonstrating the course material.	1	2	3	4	n/a
p. The instructor encourages students to listen, to evaluate, and to learn from the ideas of other students.	1	2	3	4	n/a
q. The instructor treats women students in the same way as male students.	1	2	3	4	n/a
r. The instructor treats minority students in the same way as white students.	1	2	3	4	n/a
s. Some male students treat women students differently from other male students.	1	2	3	4	n/a
t. Some white students treat minority students different from other white students.	1	2	3	4	n/a
u. When working in groups, some male students treat women students differently from other male students.	1	2	3	4	n/a
v. When working in groups, some white students treat minority students differently from other white students.	1	2	3	4	n/a
w. The instructor emphasizes the design process and activities.	1	2	3	4	n/a
x. I interact with the instructor as part of this course.	1	2	3	4	n/a
y. I interact with this instructor outside of class.	1	2	3	4	n/a
z. I interact with other students in this course outside of class.	1	2	3	4	n/a

III. This section asks about the progress you believe you have made in a variety of areas as a result of taking this course. Using the scale below, please circle the number that best reflects how much progress you believe you have made in each area.

1 = None 2 = Slight 3 = Moderate 4 = A Great Deal

Progress made, because of this course,

in your:

a. Understanding of what engineers do in industry or as faculty members.	1	2	3	4
b. Understanding of engineering as a field that often involves non-technical considerations (e.g., economic, political, ethical, and/or social issues).	1	2	3	4
c. Knowledge and understanding of the language of design in engineering.	1	2	3	4
d. Knowledge and understanding of the process of design in engineering.	1	2	3	4

in your ability to:

e. Do design.	1	2	3	4
f. Solve an unstructured problem (that is, one for which no single right answer exists).	1	2	3	4
g. Identify the knowledge, resources, and people needed to solve an unstructured problem.	1	2	3	4
h. Evaluate arguments and evidence so that the strengths and weaknesses of competing alternatives can be judged.	1	2	3	4
i. Apply an abstract concept or idea to a real problem or situation.	1	2	3	4
j. Divide unstructured problems into manageable components.	1	2	3	4
k. Clearly describe a problem orally.	1	2	3	4
l. Clearly describe a problem in writing.	1	2	3	4
m. Develop several methods that might be used to solve an unstructured problem.	1	2	3	4
n. Identify the tasks needed to solve an unstructured problem.	1	2	3	4
o. Visualize what the product of a project would look like.	1	2	3	4
p. Weigh the pros and cons of possible solutions to a problem.	1	2	3	4
q. Figure out what changes are needed in prototypes so that the final engineering project meets design specifications.	1	2	3	4
r. Develop ways to resolve conflict and reach agreement in a group.	1	2	3	4
s. Pay attention to the feelings of all group members.	1	2	3	4
t. Listen to the ideas of others with an open mind.	1	2	3	4
u. Work on collaborative projects as a member of a team.	1	2	3	4
v. Organize information into categories, distinctions, or frameworks that will aid comprehension.	1	2	3	4
w. Ask probing questions that clarify facts, concepts, or relationships.	1	2	3	4
x. After evaluating the alternatives generated, to develop a new alternative that combines the best qualities and avoids the disadvantages of the previous alternatives.	1	2	3	4

IV. Using the scale below please indicate the extent (if any) to which you may have changed in any of the areas listed as a result of taking this course:

1  =

Decreased Greatly

2  =

Decreased Somewhat

3  =

Not Changed

4  =

Increased Somewhat

5  =

Increased Greatly

As a result of taking this course:

a. Your confidence that majoring in engineering was the right choice for you	1	2	3	4	5
b. Your confidence in your ability to become an engineer has ...	1	2	3	4	5
c. Your motivation to become an engineer has ...	1	2	3	4	5
d. Your sense of responsibility for your own learning has ...	1	2	3	4	5
e. The likelihood you will continue in your engineering program has ...	1	2	3	4	5
f. The likelihood you will go on to graduate school in engineering has ...	1	2	3	4	5
g. The likelihood you will pursue a teaching career in engineering has ...	1	2	3	4	5
h. The likelihood you will become a practicing engineer has ...	1	2	3	4	5
i. What grade do you expect to receive in this course? 1 = A-/above    2 = B+    3 = B    4 = B-    5 = C+    6 = C    7 = C-    8 = D/below