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Solid and fluid mechanics Master Programme Evaluation-11, MPAME

Background

1. Where did you study for your Bachelor degree?*

32 svarande

Sweden - Chalmers»		28		87%
Sweden - another university»		0		0%
University outside Sweden»		4		12%

Genomsnitt: 1.25

2. What is your opinion on the information about the master programme when you applied?

32 svarande

Poor»		0		0%
Rather poor»		1		3%
OK»		8		25%
Good»		21		65%
Very good»		2		6%
I did not seek/need information»		0

Genomsnitt: 3.75

- Information from hand-outs and webpages were good.» (Good)
- Could have been more information about the actual courses, when we applied for the master programs during our third year.» (Good)

Your own effort

3. How many hours per week have you spent studying at this programme?

32 svarande

Around 30 hours/week or less»		2		6%
Around 40 hours/week»		8		25%
Around 50 hours/week»		18		56%
Around 60 hours/week or more»		4		12%

Genomsnitt: 2.75

- Did the Formula Student project at the same time which limited the time available.» (Around 30 hours/week or less)
- I have studied SaF and the third year of Eng. Phys. parallell thus time was spent at chalmers. It is quite hard to differentitate the time spent as well as I took the Formula Student course which alone takes many hours. » (Around 50 hours/week)
- This quarter it has been even more.» (Around 50 hours/week)
- Har varierat rätt mycket, men överlag hård belastning.» (Around 50 hours/week)

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

32 svarande

0%»		0		0%
25%»		0		0%
50%»		1		3%
75%»		15		46%
100%»		16		50%

Genomsnitt: 4.46

- 75-90» (75%)

Goals and goal fulfilment

5. How understandable are the programme goals?

The goals are difficult to understand»		0		0%
The goals give some guidance, but could be clearer»		7		21%
The goals are clear enough»		25		78%

Genomsnitt: 2.78

6. Are the goals reasonable for a master degree?

No, the goals are set too low»		0		0%
No, the goals are a bit too low»		3		9%
Yes, the goals seem reasonable»		29		90%
No, the goals are a bit high»		0		0%
No, the goals are set too high»		0		0%

Genomsnitt: 2.9

Programme layout

7. What do you think of the programme layout?

Poor»		1		3%
Rather poor»		1		3%
OK»		16		50%
Good»		13		40%
Very good»		1		3%
No opinion»		0

Genomsnitt: 3.37

- pjoject course couldn"t be worse, so thats good» (Poor)
- Projekt-kursen kan göras bättre, t ex hade det varit roligare att göra ett projekt över 2 eller 3 läsperioder, som vissa andra program gör. Nu blev det 4 veckor där man strukturerade upp allt och kom igång, sen ett påsklov mitt i, och sen 3 veckor med slutrapport å annat. Roligare om det varit större! Säg åt folk att inte välja Rigid body dynamics och CFD samtidigt, oerhörd arbetsbelastning! » (OK)
- The compulsory course in quarter four causes some problems if you are on an exchange program during year four since it then coincides with the thesis project. » (OK)
- More analytical stuff, I enjoyed Fundamental Structural Dynamics the most» (Good)
- I think the courses are ordered in a logical way. The compulsory courses were good.» (Good)
- Good, but the "Project course" was not good.» (Good)

8. Is it a good thing to have 3 mandatory courses?

There should be less»		2		6%
It is OK»		24		80%
There should be more»		4		13%
No comment»		2

Genomsnitt: 2.06

- working load of two courses is high enough. I study MS of Mechanics and I can say it is impassible to have 3 in each quarter» (There should be less)
- The numbers is OK but some of the courses must be revised like the course "Project in applied Mechanics" which was not successful to achieve its expected goals. » (It is OK)
- Gärna lite mer krav på kurser för det ena eller andra spåret. » (There should be more)
- I think companies want to know what skills the student have when they have followed this master programme.» (There should be more)

9. Should there be a more pronounced emphasis on BOTH solid and fluid mechanics?

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There should be less»		2		7%
It is OK as it is»		19		67%
There should be more»		7		25%
No opinion»		4

Genomsnitt: 2.17

- i think it should be possible to chose courses from both fields or from the one that seems most interesting» (There should be less)
- Hellre riktigt bra inom ett område än halvbra inom två. Även om man nu själv - med facit i hand - blandat lite. » (It is OK as it is)
- it was good last year but I think it is good as it is in the new Applied mechanics master. with four compulsory courses including CFD and a structural dynamics course. » (It is OK as it is)
- Thinks it"s better if its the students choice, since the outcome will be far better if your interested in what your doing. A guidance over predicted future needs from industry could be helpful in the course selection.» (It is OK as it is)
- No more that what we have now. I think more focus in each field is more reasonable» (It is OK as it is)
- The new way is god where all students take courses in CFD and FEM.» (There should be more)

10. Do you miss a course or a topic in the master programme?

Yes»		9		28%
No»		23		71%

Genomsnitt: 1.71

- Combustion» (Yes)
- it could have been more mandatory oral presentations, i managed to slip through but i realise i need much more practice in that field. it might be hard for some students but in the long run and with the right support it will help those persons, maybe with a possibility to present in front of smaller groups » (Yes)
- Fluid structure interaction» (Yes)
- Wind energy, biomechanics» (Yes)
- I missed a composite course.» (Yes)
- Aerospace engineering orbit mechanics» (Yes)
- thermodynamics advanced mathematics» (Yes)
- I would like a course that goes deeper into the finite element method, that covers things you meet in practice like choosing the right element type, mesh generation etc. » (Yes)

11. Are there any courses that you think should either be heavily revised or even removed from the programme?

Yes»		11		34%
No»		21		65%

Genomsnitt: 1.65

- Project in applied mechanics» (Yes)
- i think it already is though: computations in mechan ics» (Yes)
- The compressible flow course was OK, but a little uninspiring. Exam was too easy, didn"t really study to it.» (Yes)
- The purpose of the project course was good, but it failed in many ways. This one should be revised. Material Mechanics was a good course too, but could be made more interesting.» (Yes)
- "Project in applied Mechanics" must be revised.» (Yes)
- This mandatory "MTS" course for swedish students is just crap that prevents you from taking an interesting course. At least reduce the credit for it. Don"t see the benefit of it today, but maybe in the future... Should be noted that it"s not a specific course for the programme.» (Yes)
- I think the material mechanics course was to specific.» (Yes)
- the course "computations in mechanics" is the only course about mathematics in mechanics, however its syllabus is not very good, I feel it should be revised not removed.» (Yes)
- "Project Course"» (Yes)

12. Impressions of the Computational solid mechanics specialisation.

Matrisfråga

- I didnt pick excellent because everything can always be better but it has been very good over all.»
- Some of the teachers shouldn"t be allowed to teach, their pedagogical skills are very poor. Although others are great!»

relevance of the courses to this specialisation?
15 svarande

Very poor»		0		0%
Poor»		0		0%
OK»		0		0%
Good»		6		60%
Excellent»		4		40%
No opinion»		5

Genomsnitt: 4.4

balance between theory and numerical/experimental simulations in this specialisation?
15 svarande

Very poor»		0		0%
Poor»		0		0%
OK»		2		20%
Good»		6		60%
Excellent»		2		20%
No opinion»		5

Genomsnitt: 4

teachers in this specialisation?
15 svarande

Very poor»		0		0%
Poor»		1		10%
OK»		2		20%
Good»		5		50%
Excellent»		2		20%
No opinion»		5

Genomsnitt: 3.8

13. Impressions of the Fluid dynamics specialisation.

Matrisfråga

- I think it could be a bit more numerical/experimental simulations.»

relevance of the courses to this specialisation?
12 svarande

Very poor»		0		0%
Poor»		0		0%
OK»		0		0%
Good»		5		83%
Excellent»		1		16%
No opinion»		6

Genomsnitt: 4.16

balance between theory and numerical/experimental simulations in this specialisation?
12 svarande

Very poor»		0		0%
Poor»		0		0%
OK»		2		33%
Good»		4		66%
Excellent»		0		0%
No opinion»		6

Genomsnitt: 3.66

teachers in this specialisation?
12 svarande

Very poor»		0		0%
Poor»		0		0%
OK»		0		0%
Good»		3		50%
Excellent»		3		50%
No opinion»		6

Genomsnitt: 4.5

14. Impressions of the Structural dynamics specialisation.

Matrisfråga

- Some of the teachers shouldn"t be allowed to teach, their pedagogical skills are very poor. Although others are great!»

relevance of the courses to this specialisation?
16 svarande

Very poor»		0		0%
Poor»		0		0%
OK»		1		7%
Good»		8		61%
Excellent»		4		30%
No opinion»		3

Genomsnitt: 4.23

balance between theory and numerical/experimental simulations in this specialisation?
16 svarande

Very poor»		0		0%
Poor»		0		0%
OK»		3		23%
Good»		8		61%
Excellent»		2		15%
No opinion»		3

Genomsnitt: 3.92

teachers in this specialisation?
16 svarande

Very poor»		0		0%
Poor»		1		7%
OK»		1		7%
Good»		7		53%
Excellent»		4		30%
No opinion»		3

Genomsnitt: 4.07

Programme administration

15. What is your general impression of the programme administration?

32 svarande

Very poor»		1		3%
Poor»		1		3%
OK»		6		18%
Good»		15		46%
Excellent»		9		28%
No opinion»		0

Genomsnitt: 3.93

- jugdement only concerning hedenstierna » (Very poor)
- Hade varit kul å få se dem oftare, lite nya uppdateringar osv. » (OK)
- Lilian Sandström rules!» (Good)

16. What is your opinion of the information as a current student within the program ?

Matrisfråga

- I dont like pingpong, it is very hard to find all the course memos and lecture notes for courses. I needed many of those to choose which courses to attend ! »
- Master thesis information came very late»
- Fick i efterhand reda på att det varit en informationskväll angående exjobb! Blev väldigt upprörd över detta! Mina kurskamrater hade fått inbjudan via mail, och på så sätt haft möjlighet att anmäla sig. Jag fick aldrig något mail. Information om exjobb borde ske på dagtid, för ALLA! »
- Information for students currently abroad could be increased.»
- Perhaps an updated list of relevant courses in other master programs could helpful. »
- Should be clearer disctiptions of the courses.»

Program information
31 svarande

Very poor»		0		0%
Poor»		2		6%
OK»		13		41%
Good»		16		51%
Excellent»		0		0%
No opinion»		0

Genomsnitt: 3.45

Specialisations
31 svarande

Very poor»		0		0%
Poor»		5		16%
OK»		13		41%
Good»		13		41%
Excellent»		0		0%
No opinion»		0

Genomsnitt: 3.25

Elective courses
31 svarande

Very poor»		0		0%
Poor»		4		13%
OK»		15		50%
Good»		11		36%
Excellent»		0		0%
No opinion»		1

Genomsnitt: 3.23

Theses
31 svarande

Very poor»		1		3%
Poor»		8		25%
OK»		12		38%
Good»		9		29%
Excellent»		1		3%
No opinion»		0

Genomsnitt: 3.03

17. What is your opinion on the support from the Student centre?

Very poor»		1		4%
Poor»		0		0%
OK»		10		45%
Good»		6		27%
Very good»		5		22%
Did not seek their support or help»		10

Genomsnitt: 3.63

- Havn"t heard so much from them.» (OK)

Study climate

18. Did you feel welcomed by Chalmers and the staff at the master programme during your first days?

No, not at all»		0		0%
To some extent»		3		10%
Yes definitely»		26		89%
No opinion/did not attend»		2

Genomsnitt: 2.89

- not really and overall and there is always a feeling of disturbing when wishing to get help from the teachers» (To some extent)
- From everyone except Lennart Josefson. He really did not want to answer questions in Fatigue design. As a student it felt like you disturbed him alot just to go and ask some questions.» (To some extent)
- Now Iam a Ph.D student » (Yes definitely)

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

Poorly»		0		0%
Rather poorly»		1		3%
OK»		5		15%
Rather well»		8		25%
Very well»		18		56%
Did not seek cooperation with my fellow students»		0

Genomsnitt: 4.34

- In most of the courses was well but not in all of them» (Rather well)

20. What do you think of the principle of having mixed groups (culture, gender) in some of the courses?

Bad»		1		3%
Rather bad»		2		6%
OK»		8		26%
Good»		8		26%
Very good»		11		36%
No opinion»		2

Genomsnitt: 3.86

- I think you should choose who, if, you want to work with in a group. (I interpeted the question as groups for hand in projects) » (Bad)
- The differences in motivation causes a large problem.» (Rather bad)
- It is good to practise working in diverse groups, but if there is a big difference in ambition level beween group members this can cause trouble. Also, since the courses are only 7 weeks there is quite a short time to establish the group.» (OK)
- I don"t think that we should focus on that. We are all here because we are interested in technology and then the groups shouldn’,t be put together just to mix gender and culture.» (OK)
- But in our group we were only 2 females and 15 or more males» (OK)
- but it should be equal for all when possible. it is not fair if there is group work and most groups are mixed but some only contains swedish spoken members» (Very good)
- Tyvärr har inte det varit fallet speciellt många gånger! » (Very good)
- divirsity is an advantage. It will open your mind and help you understand the world around you.» (Very good)

21. How are the opportunities to come in contact with teachers?

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Very poor»		0		0%
Poor»		1		3%
OK»		3		9%
Good»		15		46%
Excellent»		13		40%
Did not seek contact»		0

Genomsnitt: 4.25

- They always take time for you, but they are not always that easy to get a hold of/find.» (Good)
- the applied mechanics appartment are really good!» (Good)
- Most teachers are easy to get in touch with and offer help and explanations when needed.» (Excellent)
- Some of the lecturers that have a lot of other missions besides the lecturing might be hard to find sometimes but then they usually have an assistent that you can go to instead which is good.» (Excellent)

22. Are your impression that the student opinions and results from course evaluations have significant impact and are taken seriously?

Not at all»		1		4%
To some extent»		12		48%
Yes, definetly»		12		48%
No opinion»		7

Genomsnitt: 2.44

- They are often blatantly ignored.» (Not at all)
- I saw that they paid attention to our ideas but I don"t know if they have any practical effect or not» (No opinion)

23. What do you think of attending an education given in English instead of in your native language?

Bad»		0		0%
Rather bad»		0		0%
OK»		2		6%
Good»		11		34%
Very good»		19		59%
No opinion»		0

Genomsnitt: 4.53

- since I don"t know the names of things before it doesn"t matter if I have to learn them in swedish or english...» (OK)
- Engineering is a wide field so why restraining to one "small" language» (Good)
- For me it does not matter which language. Many of the expressions are english anyway.» (Very good)

24. To what extent is your knowledge/competence from your bachelor degree sufficient to attend this programme?

32 svarande

Poor»		0		0%
Rather poor»		1		3%
OK»		3		9%
Good»		14		43%
Very good»		14		43%

Genomsnitt: 4.28

- could have been better» (Rather poor)
- Could have needed some more knowledge on differential equations, but then there is a course in year 3 that would probably have helped. (I have recommended that to younger students, wish somebody had recommended it to me) » (Good)
- Yes, but when I started I didn"t have several of them and for the courses I took I didn"t need one (Regler teknik) the others were completed I started the program. » (Very good)

25. What is your opinion about that you are expected to have computer skills in Matlab?

32 svarande

Very poor»		0		0%
Poor»		1		3%
OK»		6		18%
Good»		12		37%
Excellent»		13		40%

Genomsnitt: 4.15

- Många som inte använt det innan. Jag själv har aldrig varit speciellt bra på det, har allt som oftast sett Matlab som ett nödvändigt ont. Har dock blivit bättre på det under mastern. Men, tycker att kommersiella programvaror borde användas i mycket större utsträckning, för det känns som att det huvudsakligen är sådana man kommer tillämpa sedan. » (Poor)
- but some knowledge is not the right description -u should be a professional at start» (OK)
- it is good to have like a quick-course in the evening for the new students when they start.» (Good)
- Matlab is a good tool for learning and understanding numerical simulations.» (Good)
- Either matlab or some other programming language, since the syntax in matlab is quite easy the transition should be smooth. » (Excellent)

Summarizing questions

26. What is your general impression of the programme so far?

Very Poor»		0		0%
Poor»		0		0%
OK»		5		15%
Good»		15		46%
Very good»		12		37%

Genomsnitt: 4.21

27. Considering your experience from this programme, would you choose this programme if you could turn back time?

No»		0		0%
Yes»		28		100%
I do not know»		4

Genomsnitt: 2

- But I would have mixed more with courses from other programmes.» (Yes)
- i am not sure that it have been worth it but for me it was more a test to see if i could make it» (I do not know)
- Svår fråga. Skulle nog byta eftersom jag ofta känt att tillämpad mekanik är för svårt för mig, skräcken över att inte ha tillräcklig kunskap när man går ut är påtaglig. Dock är det förbannat roligt! » (I do not know)

28. Do you believe an internship system would have any impact on student"s choice of masters programme?

32 svarande

No, not at all»		1		3%
To some extent»		6		22%
Yes definitely»		20		74%
No opinion»		5

Genomsnitt: 2.7

- Think people choose program depending on their interests rather than the possibility to maybe get a summer job.» (No, not at all)
- Sommarjobb inom det man utbildar sig vore jättebra! » (Yes definitely)
- THIS MUST BE DONE, SOUNDS GREAT!» (Yes definitely)
- Very good idea.» (Yes definitely)

29. What should definitely be preserved?

30. What should definitely be changed?

31. Additional comments

* obligatoriska frågor