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Building physics 2009, VBF021

1. "Building physics advanced" is an elective course in the programme MPSTR. Why did you choose it? What has motivated your choice?

2. Based on what was delivered in the course by the teacher(s), do you think that the following text is the right description of the course objectives?

19 svarande

Yes, to great extent»		9		47%
To some extent»		8		42%
To small extent»		0		0%
Not at all»		2		10%

Genomsnitt: 1.73

- Transient calculation methods were presented during the lectures.» (Yes, to great extent)
- Will be great to have more practical examples from the industry. And would like to have more oppurtunities to do exercise together with the teacher deeply.» (To some extent)
- There has not even been a proper division between basic building design, passive systems, mechanical systems during the lectures. » (Not at all)
- We were never told the course objectives. It would have been useful to get a course program. During the course we have not treated the content in a good way. At the lectures the teacher has only written things on the board and we have copied. No real introduction to the matter was given, she just started writing formulas and that was it. Sometimes I think she tried to make an introduction to the subject, but this was lost. Often because she focus on the wrong thing. When she is drawing on the board she can for example draw a window and tell us load and clear that it is a window. Than in order for us not to miss it, she will even write "window" on the board. After however, when the introduction and solution to the problem is supposed to be given, she turns her head towards the board and says something unhearable. » (Not at all)

3. How did the outcome of the course (what you actually got from the lectures) meet your expectations of the course at the time when you selected it?

Above my expectations»		1		5%
In line with my expectations»		14		70%
Less than I expected»		3		15%
Far below my expectations»		2		10%

Genomsnitt: 2.3

- I learnt a lot» (In line with my expectations)
- I learned a lot but it was more difficult than what I expected.» (In line with my expectations)
- I think we saw lots of things really interessanting, But all is not so clear in my mind, so I am able to use less than we saw in class» (In line with my expectations)
- I thought that there will be more practical exercise than what we got. It will be a great help for us to understand when, how and where we could apply the knowledge learned during class to the real situation» (Less than I expected)
- What was written on the board was basically: -A drawing of a building -A chimney -Another drawing of a building -A higher chimney What the point of these drawings were got lost, since it"s quite difficult to hear and write and draw at the same time.» (Far below my expectations)
- I was hoping for specialization in building physics, and understanding the matter on a deeper level. Instead I found myself just sitting copying formulas from the board without understanding what and why we were doing this.» (Far below my expectations)

4. The teacher noticed that the lectures and all moments of the course were well attended. Why did you attend them?

Only becasue they were helpful for my learning»		11		55%
I simply always attend the lectures»		9		45%
The teacher"s impression is wrong about the course attedance»		0		0%

Genomsnitt: 1.45

- Hard to study on your own since much of the litterature is only equations. Don"t know what"s important etc.» (Only becasue they were helpful for my learning)
- I always attend Angles lecture, but not the guest lectures. » (Only becasue they were helpful for my learning)
- The course book is not very good, and no course plan was given, so the only way to follow the course was to go there and copy from the board, without fully understanding the subject. So no, it was not helpful for my learning, but the only way to find out what the course was about.» (Only becasue they were helpful for my learning)
- And also they will be helpful for my learning. it is always better to have the lecture to introduce than just read the book.» (I simply always attend the lectures)
- If I would have skipped a lecture it would have been hard to catch up again, high pace.» (I simply always attend the lectures)
- I hoped that "maybe today I"ll get something out of it" Since it"s quite normal that the teachers will later tell you that "No, I already explained that during that and that lecture" or at the exam there will be a question that relies on attendance from ONE lecture (which was the case). » (I simply always attend the lectures)

5. How did the structure of the course work for you?

20 svarande

Very well, because... (comment below)»		3		15%
Good, but I can give some suggestions for the next year»		13		65%
I didn"t like that, bacause...»		2		10%
It didn"t work at all for me, because...»		2		10%

Genomsnitt: 2.15

- the planning of the class was good.» (Very well, because... (comment below))
- It"s good to start with the new stuff at once to get started with the understanding before calculations. Otherwise it can be more mechanical calculations than real understanding.» (Very well, because... (comment below))
- after the new theories and models are astiblished we could practice more by ourselves and easy to understand.» (Very well, because... (comment below))
- More excercies need to be solved during the lectures. At least, this is my impression after the exam.There is no results yet, but this is my conclusion after talking to some of my classmates after the exam.» (Good, but I can give some suggestions for the next year)
- The tutor introduced the program Heat2, maybe he is a kind of specialist with Heat2, but he is not really good at teaching. Everytime when he introduced something, I got confused. Sorry for saying this, but if he could make provement, it will be great.» (Good, but I can give some suggestions for the next year)
- during the couse, i felt that i was in phase, and understod the issues, but the final exam was somthing else than the course...» (Good, but I can give some suggestions for the next year)
- more calculation exercises» (Good, but I can give some suggestions for the next year)
- More calculation excercises is my advice.» (Good, but I can give some suggestions for the next year)
- The assignment´,s were not in the same level as the final test, witch gave me the wrong idea´,s of what level I was at.» (Good, but I can give some suggestions for the next year)
- more calculation problems» (Good, but I can give some suggestions for the next year)
- just have all the lecture in English» (Good, but I can give some suggestions for the next year)
- The last option 2 hours teaching and 2 hours excercise was better because the exam was very demanding and it needs quite a lot of practice.» (Good, but I can give some suggestions for the next year)
- There was no calculations.. and only a few bad organized examples» (I didn"t like that, bacause...)
- it"s difficult to make links between theory and application. For example at the begining, there was equations and equations, I didn"t understand for what they was used. After we began application but without have understood the new theory... I thinks it"s better to do step by step, theory - application. For the application, not only to comment some curbs, but what is the design procedure also ! I think that it was the lack : some design procedure.» (I didn"t like that, bacause...)
- I never really got an idea of what we were doing, what "chapter" we were on.» (It didn"t work at all for me, because...)
- I did not see a structure. The teacher was only writing at the board and we were copying. We did not do any exercises (that are quite important in building physics), sometimes the teacher started one but suddenly stopped and no solution was given.» (It didn"t work at all for me, because...)

6. A number of calculation problems were distributed via the course homepage. The teacher expected that you would exercise them along the course. Did you do that?

Yes, to great extent»		8		40%
To some extent»		7		35%
To small extent»		5		25%
Not at all»		0		0%

Genomsnitt: 1.85

- I did it, but as I wrote above - I think that more excercises have to be done during the lectures.» (Yes, to great extent)
- yes but at the later stage of the period.» (Yes, to great extent)
- They were quite easy.» (Yes, to great extent)
- I did them all. But that did not help. It is better if the problems could have been solved in class. I also think that the teacher was wrong in giving us calculation problems at the exam, since calculation problems were not treated during the course.» (Yes, to great extent)
- Lack of time during the course, time consuming excercises.» (To some extent)
- I probably did most of them. The solutions were poor, most of them had errors. » (To some extent)
- I dont have enough time to do so. But I tried. It will be better if it could be published a little faster, sometimes even before the class. » (To some extent)
- I suggest you tell us when to do these exercises because it would help us in our planning. The solutions were difficult to follow and some had some major faults witch did not help us in the learning process.» (To some extent)
- mostly when studying for the exam» (To small extent)

7. Some paper material was distributed during the lectures. Was it helpful for your learning?

20 svarande

Yes, to great extent»		5		25%
To some extent»		10		50%
To small extent»		3		15%
Not at all»		2		10%

Genomsnitt: 2.1

- All papers were relevant and interesting.» (Yes, to great extent)
- often the same as on the homepage, but it showed the calcultion step very well...» (Yes, to great extent)
- Different kind of papers, some good with explanations of phenomenas, others more special cases.» (To some extent)
- more excercises, of course it was helpful» (To some extent)
- A graph without explanation is useless.» (Not at all)

8. The participation in the (elective) assignements was very high. Why did you choose to participate?

They were interesting and gave good insight in the problems»		8		40%
Only becasue they brought bonus credits»		1		5%
Both»		11		55%
Other (comment below)»		0		0%

Genomsnitt: 2.15

- the last assignment, was more or less, copy paste in excel and didnt give me much, but it was very intressting to see how solarradiation and » (They were interesting and gave good insight in the problems)
- I took the course to learn a lot so of course I wanted to participate. I was also surprised that the bonus credits was not more than 1 if you wanted to pass the test.» (They were interesting and gave good insight in the problems)
- Not much time for calculation exercises during course and the home exercises gave good understanding and feedback from the teacher.» (Both)
- Why would I not participate? It came at a shock at the exam that I could not take all bonus credits into account.» (Both)
- Copying values from an excel file is not contributing to anything, not even my excel skills. Why did"nt we do calculation problems instead? And perhaps also used HEAT2 and compared results?» (Both)
- Mostly because they gave bonus credits. But I found assignment 1 interesting, assignment 2 very interesting and assignment 3 unnecessary. But I think it should have been made clear that to obtain a grade 3 you could only profit from one assignment.» (Both)

9. How do you find the topic of the guest lecture on "floor heating system design"?

Interesting, instructive and relevant»		14		77%
Relvant subject, but lecture could be better»		3		16%
Can live without if»		1		5%

Genomsnitt: 1.27

- couldn´,t attend» (?)
- very intresting» (Interesting, instructive and relevant)
- Strong words, but I found the lecture good.» (Interesting, instructive and relevant)
- It seems to be his first time to offer lectures, so it is ok. But I believe he could improve his performance a lot later at next time.» (Relvant subject, but lecture could be better)
- To basic, he could have done it in one or two hours instead of four.» (Can live without if)

10. How do you find the topic of the guest lecture on "air flow in and through the building envelope"?

Interesting, instructive and relevant»		9		45%
Relvant subject, but lecture could be better»		11		55%
Can live without it»		0		0%

Genomsnitt: 1.55

- Slow lecture with much repetition from basic course. More advanced calculations would be good.» (Relvant subject, but lecture could be better)

11. How do you find the topic of the guest lecture on "experience from passive house projects in Vienna, Austria?

Interesting, instructive and relevant»		17		85%
Relvant subject, but lecture could be better»		3		15%
Can live without it»		0		0%

Genomsnitt: 1.15

- Interesting with experiences from other countries with other climate conditions.» (Interesting, instructive and relevant)
- This was interesting! » (Interesting, instructive and relevant)
- this one was really interesting but too short» (Interesting, instructive and relevant)
- sorry I didnt attend this lecture» (Relvant subject, but lecture could be better)

12. How do you find the topic of the guest lecture on "risk assessment"

Interesting, instructive and relevant»		7		41%
Relvant subject, but lecture could be better»		9		52%
Can live without it»		1		5%

Genomsnitt: 1.64

- I didn"t participate» (?)
- very good,» (Interesting, instructive and relevant)
- A little bit short in time at the end. » (Relvant subject, but lecture could be better)

13. How did you find the topic of the guest lecture on " wind and urban climate"?

Interesting, instructive and relevant»		9		47%
Relevant subject, but lecture could be better»		10		52%
Can live without it»		0		0%

Genomsnitt: 1.52

- Much repetition from basic course. More results from calculations, simulations and blower door tests would be very interesting.» (Relevant subject, but lecture could be better)

14. How did you find the topic of the guest lecture on "daylight and ventilated facades?

Interesting, instructive and relevant»		12		70%
Relevant subject, but lecture could be better»		5		29%
Can live without it»		0		0%

Genomsnitt: 1.29

- dont remember that one...» (?)
- couldn´,t attend» (?)
- It"s quite strange that a man presents us mechanically solution as efficient and necessary, while he is involved in the design (and selling) of these same products... isn"t it ?» (Relevant subject, but lecture could be better)

15. How did you find the compulsory moment "workshop - engineers assist architects"?

Interesting, instructive and relevant»		9		45%
Good idea, but needs to be improved (comment below)»		7		35%
Can live without it (explain why)»		4		20%

Genomsnitt: 1.75

- This is fun, I would like more of this.» (Interesting, instructive and relevant)
- » (Interesting, instructive and relevant)
- I think I was lucky and got a very good group. The architects were well prepared and our dialogue functioned very well! It was a great experience, from my point of view.» (Interesting, instructive and relevant)
- The architects were not on time and the explanation "they are architects" does not fit here. Because we have the same status, hence they must respect our time.» (Good idea, but needs to be improved (comment below))
- Architect student was greatful for the help. An earlier meeting before their hand-in date would have been been prefered in order to have a follow-up of the meeting.» (Good idea, but needs to be improved (comment below))
- The architects need to be more prepared and make a bigger effort to show drawings and thoughts of how they want to build. Only printed pages from internet and not much thinking before (in my group).» (Good idea, but needs to be improved (comment below))
- In my case, the architects were late for a pretty long time. So we felt would like to have some more time. Maybe next time, the architects could arrive on time or we could have more time.» (Good idea, but needs to be improved (comment below))
- we and mostly them should be better prepared...» (Good idea, but needs to be improved (comment below))
- It would bee nice if the architects showed up!!» (Good idea, but needs to be improved (comment below))
- We"re always aware of problems, but seldom of possible solutions. It was easy to tell the architects that they needed to consider this and that, but never give them proper recommendations.» (Good idea, but needs to be improved (comment below))
- The architects were 30min late and didn´,t have much to ask about.» (Can live without it (explain why))
- the architects hadn"t work with their prodject that much. They had"t thought about materials, glass area, indoor climate etc» (Can live without it (explain why))
- our group of architects were not well prepared» (Can live without it (explain why))
- it was not really interesting because it was too short, and the architects had almost finish their project» (Can live without it (explain why))

16. How did you find the compulsory moment "fire technology day at SP in Borås"?

Interesting, instructive and relevant»		14		70%
Good idea but needs to be improved (comment below)»		4		20%
Can live without it (explain why)»		2		10%

Genomsnitt: 1.4

- Nice to see their research and laboratory. Important subject that we haven"t dealt with before.» (Interesting, instructive and relevant)
- has very little to do with the course Bulding Physics.» (Good idea but needs to be improved (comment below))
- Most part of the visit were concentrated on fire protection.» (Good idea but needs to be improved (comment below))
- I can not see why we did this with building physics. The day was interesting, but things that had already been considered in the course "Structural systems - design and assessments"» (Can live without it (explain why))
- It was a great Idea and I still like it, but I didn´,t learn that much from it.» (Can live without it (explain why))

17. The teacher tried to introduce the guest lectures and the compulsory moments during the classes that preceded them. Was it necessary for you?

Yes it was, because I became well prepared for the lectures»		15		78%
No, it wasn"t necessary because it would work fine anyway»		4		21%

Genomsnitt: 1.21

- Most of the times!» (Yes it was, because I became well prepared for the lectures)
- Got the thinking going about what more knowledge that was needed in beforehand.» (Yes it was, because I became well prepared for the lectures)
- its always good to introduce guest lectures. I didn´,t know what to prepare but it made it more interesting to attend.» (Yes it was, because I became well prepared for the lectures)
- No, because the lectures were never clear so I did not understand what they were about.» (No, it wasn"t necessary because it would work fine anyway)

18. Are you motivated to use the knowledge from this course later?

20 svarande

Yes, to great extent»		5		25%
To some extent»		12		60%
To small extent»		3		15%
Not at all»		0		0%

Genomsnitt: 1.9

- I want to use it but I don´,t think I know enough to be confident in using this knowledge. » (Yes, to great extent)
- Some parts are very hard to implement in future work since it"s hard to see how to make the reality fit into the models.» (To some extent)
- Would like to have solid explaination or examples of how we could build passive hous or system, and detailed analysis in compare with normal ones.» (To some extent)
- I think we saw lots of things really interessanting, But all is not so clear in my mind, so I am able to use less than we saw in class» (To some extent)
- There is very lttle knowledge gained from this course, just as you predicted during the first lecture. » (To small extent)
- I think the teacher is not very realistic in her perspective of the course. Maybe through discussions and really working with the subject I could have got a good knowledge. But this is not the case. What I will bring with me is the experience from working with the architects and the assignment 2. Unfortunately the rest got lost there at the board. The teacher has shown us a lot of times that the knowledge from this course gets lost and students do not bring it with them. I do not find this strange, instead of asking why the students refuse to use the new knowledge, maybe the teacher should ask herself what she does wrong. Maybe the knowledge is not transmitted to the students?» (To small extent)

Goals and goal fulfilment

19. To what extent have you reached the following goal?

20 svarande

0-20 %»		1		5%
20-40 %»		4		20%
40-60 %»		7		35%
60-80 %»		4		20%
80-100 %»		4		20%

Genomsnitt: 3.3

- Apparently not, after the exam. Why was"nt these advanced calculations made during the classes? Why only the easy examples that were put on the home page?» (0-20 %)
- Low mark, because of the exam. I thought that I can do that, but obviously after the exam I think I can"t deal with that.» (20-40 %)
- didnt pass...» (40-60 %)
- Before the exam I would have put more, because studying on my own I actually learned something. But apparently what was expected from us to learn was not given in examples. » (40-60 %)

20. To what extent have you reached the following goal?

20 svarande

0-20 %»		1		5%
20-40 %»		2		10%
40 - 60 %»		5		25%
60-80 %»		7		35%
80-100 %»		5		25%

Genomsnitt: 3.65

- no gains from this course» (0-20 %)
- i think i know more than the exam showed...» (60-80 %)

21. To what extent have you reached the following goal?

20 svarande

0-20 %»		1		5%
20-40 %»		4		20%
40-60 %»		6		30%
60-80 %»		6		30%
80100 %»		3		15%

Genomsnitt: 3.3

- no gains from this course» (0-20 %)

22. To what extent have you reached the following goal?

20 svarande

0-20 %»		0		0%
20-40 %»		7		35%
40-60 %»		6		30%
60-80 %»		6		30%
80-100 %»		1		5%

Genomsnitt: 3.05

- Was this included in the course?» (20-40 %)
- Lack of experience... In need of more problems to solve.» (60-80 %)

23. How understandable are the course goals?

The goals are difficult to understand»		1		5%
The goals give some guidance, but could be clearer»		11		57%
The goals clearly describe what I am supposed to learn»		7		36%

Genomsnitt: 2.31

- especially since the teacher directly LIES when saying that the calculation problems on the home page are sufficient to pass the written exam.» (The goals are difficult to understand)
- and could also have been shown in the beginning of the course.» (The goals give some guidance, but could be clearer)

24. Are the goals reasonable considering your background and the number of credits?

No, the goals are set too low»		0		0%
Yes, the goals seem reasonable»		16		84%
No, the goals are set too high»		3		15%

Genomsnitt: 2.15

- What was treated on the exam is not brain surgery, although that is the content that should have been thought during classes. Not drawing buildings, windows and chimneys.» (Yes, the goals seem reasonable)
- but are not obtained during the course. » (Yes, the goals seem reasonable)
- Personally the calculations were very difficult for me» (No, the goals are set too high)

25. Did the examination assess whether you have reached the goals?

18 svarande

No, not at all»		5		27%
To some extent»		12		66%
Yes, definitely»		0		0%
I don"t know/have not been examined yet»		1		5%

Genomsnitt: 1.83

- I do not know.» (?)
- The tasks in the exam were too large to provide enough time to complete all of it in a good way. We were told that in a written exam we would not have to make assumptions, I felt we had to anyway.» (No, not at all)
- Not according to what I belived the goals were. » (No, not at all)
- The exam had nothing to do with what we have done during the course. It was far to difficult and the time was not enough. I could recognize a few things in the questions at the exam, but it was to many parameters so the questions just became messy. Also considering that we did not calculate anything during classes maybe the exam should not have been exercises? I do not think that a teacher should lie about the exam requirements. She has got to respect that we have a life outside Chalmers and maybe need to work during the summer holiday. So I should be able to plan my time for myself. I came prepared to the exam but it was no way to pass it, and this is not fair at all.» (No, not at all)
- The examination was super difficult and I didn"t know how to solve the problems at all. » (No, not at all)
- Lack of time on the final exam. Tasks were all somewhat tricky with some parts that we did not practice before. Particularly the third task on the exam.» (To some extent)
- Seems to be a little bit difficult to me, and actually to some of the classmates also. Home exams could be better compare with the ordinary one as the home exam is more likely to solve a real problem or working on a real project» (To some extent)
- it will be better to allow taking lecture notes. I did a great effort on my lectures, and tried to make notes to help me understand. » (To some extent)

Study climate

26. How much of your available time for studies in this study period did you spend on this course?

20 svarande

less than 20%»		1		5%
20-40%»		8		40%
about 50%»		5		25%
60-80%»		6		30%
more than 80%»		0		0%

Genomsnitt: 2.8

- Around 40%» (20-40%)
- the majority of my time» (60-80%)

27. What other course/courses did you follow in this quarter?

28. How was the workload of this course?

Too low»		0		0%
Low»		6		30%
Adequate»		11		55%
High»		3		15%
Too high»		0		0%

Genomsnitt: 2.85

- it was fair» (High)

Summarizing questions

29. What is your general impression of the course?

Poor»		3		15%
Fair»		3		15%
Adequate»		3		15%
Good»		9		45%
Excellent»		2		10%

Genomsnitt: 3.2

- I do not think that a course on advanced level should include a teacher talking to herself at the board and a classroom of students just sitting there trying to copy what is said and written. » (Poor)
- not so clear, slightly messy, in the idea that we don"t see really wich factor affects what...» (Fair)
- I learned a lot but not enough to pass the test apparently. » (Adequate)
- Generally speaking it is good, but if we could change the teaching style and type of exam, then it will be excellent to me.» (Good)
- good course but I am disappointed with the exam» (Good)
- Angela"s lecture is easy to follow and understand» (Good)

30. What is the remaining value of the course in the future

Very small»		3		15%
Rather small»		4		21%
Rahter high»		7		36%
Very high»		5		26%

Genomsnitt: 2.73

- Never under no circumstances select a course from the department of building physics again.» (Very small)
- The remaining value is me changing specialization. I have lost interest in the building performance at Chalmers after "Material performance", "Heat and moisture engineering" and "Building Physics".» (Very small)
- the course is spot on to my interests» (Very high)

31. It there was a course "Building physics advanced course II", would you select it?

Yes, and then I would like to study more about..(please give»		10		50%
No, it is enough with this course»		10		50%

Genomsnitt: 1.5

- Some fields were not fully explained and the modelling of the reality would be interested to study more in detail. Now we have the calculation tools, but don"t really know how and in what circumstances to use them.» (Yes, and then I would like to study more about..(please give)
- Practical skill and knowledge of implementing the knowledge to real project or situation» (Yes, and then I would like to study more about..(please give)
- passive houses, learn more about designing details and connections...» (Yes, and then I would like to study more about..(please give)
- for my education this is probably enough» (No, it is enough with this course)
- I wont go through to the branch of building performance. so it is enough for me» (No, it is enough with this course)
- I can"t it"s my last semester at Chalmers» (No, it is enough with this course)
- I regret taking this course.» (No, it is enough with this course)
- I do not like to waste my master-studies on courses like this.» (No, it is enough with this course)

32. What should definitely be preserved to next year?

33. What should definitely be changed to next year?

34. Additional comments