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Applied Structural Dynamics TME140, 2011, TME140

Status: Avslutad
Öppen för svar: 2011-10-24 - 2011-11-07
Antal svar: 21
Procent av deltagarna som svarat: 30%
Kontaktperson: Mikael Enelund»
Utbildningsprogram som genomför enkäten: Maskinteknik 300 hp

1. How many hours per week did you spend on this course?

We mean total time, that is, it comprises the time you spent in class and the time you spent on your own work. Try to estimate the average time over the entire study period.

21 svarande

At most 15 hours/week» 0 0%

Around 20 hours/week» 2 9%

Around 25 hours/week» 13 61%

Around 30 hours/week» 1 4%

At least 35 hours/week» 5 23%

Genomsnitt: 3.42

- We spent much time on doing the assignements and the project» (Around 25 hours/week)
- Alot of time was spent on the computer assignments and the FE-project» (Around 25 hours/week)
- More then usual» (Around 25 hours/week)
- the workload has been too high» (At least 35 hours/week)
- To much time on the assignments and the project.» (At least 35 hours/week)

2. How large part of the teaching offered did you attend?

21 svarande

0%» 0 0%

25%» 0 0%

50%» 3 14%

75%» 12 57%

100%» 6 28%

Genomsnitt: 4.14

- Since the CAD course had every lecture at the same time and every excercise too, I went to all lectures but to no excercise session.» (50%)
- had both my courses at the same time so I went to half of them. » (50%)
- Almost all lectures (except 1 week when i was away). Very few of the excercises due to time demands of other courses/project» (50%)

Goals and goal fulfilment

The course syllabus given by the Course Poster gave the course goals in terms of learning outcomes to be acquired by the student during the course.

3. How understandable are the course goals?

21 svarande

I have not seen/read the goals» 0 0%

The goals are difficult to understand» 1 4%

The goals give some guidance, but could be clearer» 9 42%

The goals clearly describe what I am supposed to learn» 11 52%

Genomsnitt: 3.47

- More details could be nice.» (The goals give some guidance, but could be clearer)
- There should be a clearer connection to the course litterature and the goals» (The goals give some guidance, but could be clearer)

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

Answer this this question and the succeeding one, only if you do know the course goals.

21 svarande

No, the goals are set too low» 1 4%

Yes, the goals seem reasonable» 14 66%

No, the goals are set too high» 6 28%

Genomsnitt: 2.23

- Time consuming computer assignments» (Yes, the goals seem reasonable)
- i think that there"s too much assignments though and those take a lot of time, plus the project work plus the exam sums up to lots of work» (Yes, the goals seem reasonable)
- Since we now are in studyweek 9, I belive the goals are to high to manage in 7 weeks» (No, the goals are set too high)
- Generally they are OK, but a few concepts where very foreign to us civil engineering students since we don"t have a basic course in dynamics (except introductory course to mechanics in year 1...)» (No, the goals are set too high)
- For those studets that attend the structural engeneering masters this course was a bit to hard. We did not have all the nessesary knowledge to reach all the goals within time.» (No, the goals are set too high)

5. Did the examination (computer assignments + written exam+project) assess whether you have reached the goals?

21 svarande

No, not at all» 0 0%

To some extent» 4 19%

Yes, definitely» 17 80%

I don"t know» 0 0%

Genomsnitt: 2.8

- For most people it sure did, but some people copied others assignment and just changed a little and got full credits. Some of them have not reached any goals I think and still passed the course.» (To some extent)
- The exam was very stressful which lead to lots of unecessary errors.» (Yes, definitely)

6. What is your impression of the computer assignments?

21 svarande

To easy» 0 0%

Ok» 10 47%

Difficult» 9 42%

Far to difficult» 2 9%

Genomsnitt: 2.61

- But still spent my time a lot, especially when we have 5 hca in 2 months is just too much.» (Ok)
- The one with zero-order-hold method was hard until I discorvered the example on the homepage. Then it was too easy. An explanation on how the input to c2d should look like is needed.» (Ok)
- difficult but there would be no need to have them if they had been easier. so good » (Difficult)
- There should be more focus on understanding the concepts of dynamics and not as much problem-solving with matlab.» (Difficult)
- They are really difficult, hard to produce by your self, some discussion with classmates is neccesary. An our per week with teachers and booked computers would be nice. » (Difficult)
- In the beginning of each assignment it was to hard, but close to the deadline some clues were given from the teacher and the problem became solvable.» (Difficult)

7. Do you appreiciate the form of continuous examination?

(with weekly individual home assignments that can give credits to be summed with the credits of the final exam.)

21 svarande

No, not at all» 1 4%

Somewhat» 3 14%

Yes» 8 38%

Yes definetely» 9 42%

Genomsnitt: 3.19

- The final excamination seems unnecessary with project and computer assignments. If there should be a written examination, cut back on project work and/or computer assignments» (No, not at all)
- It was nice, but to many projects.» (Somewhat)
- However it would be better to keep the computer assignments in the study period, preferably have them all finished by sw 7 at the absolute latest.» (Yes)
- Nice to feel safe, and the Comp. ass really tought you things, åreparing you for the exam. » (Yes definetely)

Teaching and course administration

8. To what extent has the teaching been of help for your learning?

21 svarande

Small extent» 1 4%

Some extent» 5 23%

Large extent» 11 52%

Great extent» 4 19%

Genomsnitt: 2.85

- Classes are well prepared though they could be more thourough in explaining the concepts» (Some extent)
- Good notes» (Great extent)
- I think that some of the exercise lessions was to stressfull. A tip to the teacher is that he should say the things he writes on the blackboard which would give the students more time to catch up.» (Great extent)

9. To what extent has the the course literature and other material been of help for your learning?

21 svarande

Small extent» 0 0%

Some extent» 7 33%

Large extent» 12 57%

Great extent» 2 9%

Genomsnitt: 2.76

- It has been vital, however they could be alot more adapted to the readers...» (Some extent)
- excellent books. » (Great extent)

10. How well did the course administration, web page, handouts etc work?

20 svarande

Very badly» 0 0%

Rather badly» 0 0%

Rather well» 10 50%

Very well» 10 50%

Genomsnitt: 3.5

- Maybe using pingpongs built in forum could be a good way to increase communication between students and towards the teacher. Even though the computer assignments are meant to be individual i think alot could be gained by allowing students to discuss the problems between each other and with the teachers.» (Rather well)

Study climate

11. How were the opportunities for asking questions and getting help?

21 svarande

Very poor» 0 0%

Rather poor» 0 0%

Rather good» 5 23%

Very good» 15 71%

I did not seek help» 1 4%

Genomsnitt: 3.8

- Nothing to remark on, even though i havent sought that much assistance. Maybe pingpong could be used more» (Very good)

12. How well has cooperation between you and your fellow students worked?

21 svarande

Very poorly» 0 0%

Rather poorly» 0 0%

Rather well» 6 28%

Very well» 15 71%

I did not seek cooperation» 0 0%

Genomsnitt: 3.71

- There have been a lot of discussions within the project and the assignments that have been good.» (Very well)

13. How was the course workload?

21 svarande

Too low» 0 0%

Low» 0 0%

Adequate» 4 19%

High» 9 42%

Too high» 8 38%

Genomsnitt: 4.19

- In-humane.. at least one computer assignment less! It seems as you have forgotten that we have other courses parallel to this one. I mean, a hand in after the exam? We do have other exams too.» (Too high)
- A leiitle bit to much right before the exam, would prefer earlier enddates for project and assignment, enabeling more time for prestudy for exam. » (Too high)
- To little information about the assignments, to many hours just trying and failing.» (Too high)

14. How was the balance between lectures, computer assignments and project work?

20 svarande

Poor balance» 2 10%

Balance was acceptable» 13 65%

Good balance» 5 25%

Genomsnitt: 2.15 (bidrar till totalt genomsnitt/jämförelseindex)

- To much on the assignments!» (Poor balance)
- Balance ok, but together way too much! It would have been ok if this was a 15hp course, but it"s not!» (Balance was acceptable)
- since the computer assignments are very practical, more focus should be on techniques for using matlab in lectures» (Balance was acceptable)

15. How was the total workload this study period?

21 svarande

Too low» 0 0%

Low» 1 4%

Adequate» 5 23%

High» 5 23%

Too high» 10 47%

Genomsnitt: 4.14

- Took the CAD-course.» (Low)
- Too high, mostly because of this course!» (Too high)
- Too many projects! (in both studied courses within structural engineering)» (Too high)
Genomsnitt totalt för detta stycke: 2.15

Summarizing questions

16. What is your general impression of the course?

21 svarande

Poor» 0 0%

Fair» 2 9%

Adequate» 6 28%

Good» 8 38%

Excellent» 5 23%

Genomsnitt: 3.76

- It will be much better if it is tried to make it more practical. As a structural Engineering student i would like the course to include Earth quake effect in structures as one part. » (Fair)
- There"s a lack of connection to reality.. springs and masses aren"t that interesting after a while...» (Adequate)
- One of the best courses I have taken.» (Excellent)
- I really learned something that I feel I can use in reallity.» (Excellent)
- Perhaps the best course so far at chalmers! » (Excellent)

17. Do you think the course outcome will help you in your job career?

21 svarande

Not at all» 2 10%

To little extent» 4 20%

To some extent» 10 50%

To large extent» 4 20%

No opinion» 1

Genomsnitt: 2.8

- I don"t feel that this course is "applied" enough to be useful...» (Not at all)
- In civil engineering, I feel this course is too deep. But still good to understand some methods behind a software.» (To little extent)
- Hard to know! ,)» (To some extent)

18. What should definitely be used from this course in forthcomming courses in structural dynamics?

The education in structural dynamics is reformed and the current courses are replaced with new courses, e.g, fundamental and applied structural dynamics are joined to a single course omitting experimental structural dynamics. Experimental structural dynamics will be the topic of a new course.

- The design-build-test project was good, keep that!»
- I think many TA"s could learn from Peters exercises with some demonstrations and simulations in matlab helping understanding and easing up sometimes tiring blackboard exercises. It is too bad parts of this course has to go as it is a very good course. »
- Computer Assignments that can give credits to the final exam.»
- The project work should be kept.»
- task to get approval for the course. »
- The project and examination on the ca"s»
- it"s hard to say, a great majority of things can be just merged but some advanced methods can be skipped in the new course, but the project should be definitely used and maybe include some theory, but then the assignments should be reduced»

19. What should definitely be changed to next year?

- The amount of work!»
- maybe less assignements. and give some points of the exam, to the project work»
- The time plan of the computer assignments was not good.»
- nothing»
- The project is interesting and quite good, but it is severly lacking in directions. Why explain in detail that you need to hold a straw for 1 minute when everything else is lacking in explanations.»
- The number of assignments should be reduced and the course should be more of practical beside the theoretical part.»
- Maybe 4 tasks so you don"t have to do the last one after the study period, the same for the project. »
- Tha examination. There was to high workload in the project, and some students that now has passed the curse does not understand anything of the course. They have copied some others project and then just made some small changes. There should be mandatory to do the written exam, as in FEM Basic and FEM Advanced in the first year of the master.»
- I think some finite element examples should be seen (exercices about lumped matrice etc...) for the project work for for people who have no knowledge of finite element method. These examples were at the end of the quarter and so too late. But I understood quite good with my colleagues even if it was hard.»
- To start off with c.a"s earlier. Not to get one thursday, four days before the exam. I Also dont think that lecture new material on the last opportunity is a good idea.»
- some methods presented near the end of the course better explained»

20. Additional comments

- This course feels really out-of-place in the Structural Engineering master programme. But I guess that"s a question for the administration of the master programme, rather than the one for this course.»
- For the structural engineering point of view more focus should be on modelling of structures under dynamic loading. There are many applications that could be covered much better, example excitation under wind load, high speed trains on bridges etc. »

Genomsnitt totalt för alla frågor: 2.15
Beräknat jämförelseindex: 0.57

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