Course Evaluation Survey – Applied Climate Science for Infrastructure Professionals

Applied Climate Science for Infrastructure Professionals

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Was this a worthwhile course?

Would you recommend this course to a colleague?

How strongly do you agree with the following statements?

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Neutral	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
This course provided an understanding of the physical basis of climate change science, major drivers of change, and evolution of Earth’s climate.	Strongly AgreeThis course provided an understanding of the physical basis of climate change science, major drivers of change, and evolution of Earth’s climate. Strongly Agree	AgreeThis course provided an understanding of the physical basis of climate change science, major drivers of change, and evolution of Earth’s climate. Agree	NeutralThis course provided an understanding of the physical basis of climate change science, major drivers of change, and evolution of Earth’s climate. Neutral	DisagreeThis course provided an understanding of the physical basis of climate change science, major drivers of change, and evolution of Earth’s climate. Disagree	Strongly DisagreeThis course provided an understanding of the physical basis of climate change science, major drivers of change, and evolution of Earth’s climate. Strongly Disagree
This course provided knowledge and skills on available observed data sets and methodologies for quantifying changes in observational measurements.	Strongly AgreeThis course provided knowledge and skills on available observed data sets and methodologies for quantifying changes in observational measurements. Strongly Agree	AgreeThis course provided knowledge and skills on available observed data sets and methodologies for quantifying changes in observational measurements. Agree	NeutralThis course provided knowledge and skills on available observed data sets and methodologies for quantifying changes in observational measurements. Neutral	DisagreeThis course provided knowledge and skills on available observed data sets and methodologies for quantifying changes in observational measurements. Disagree	Strongly DisagreeThis course provided knowledge and skills on available observed data sets and methodologies for quantifying changes in observational measurements. Strongly Disagree
This course provided knowledge and skills on how climate change is modelled through regional and global climate models.	Strongly AgreeThis course provided knowledge and skills on how climate change is modelled through regional and global climate models. Strongly Agree	AgreeThis course provided knowledge and skills on how climate change is modelled through regional and global climate models. Agree	NeutralThis course provided knowledge and skills on how climate change is modelled through regional and global climate models. Neutral	DisagreeThis course provided knowledge and skills on how climate change is modelled through regional and global climate models. Disagree	Strongly DisagreeThis course provided knowledge and skills on how climate change is modelled through regional and global climate models. Strongly Disagree
This course provided an understanding of climate scenarios and climate model output uncertainty in future climate projections.	Strongly AgreeThis course provided an understanding of climate scenarios and climate model output uncertainty in future climate projections. Strongly Agree	AgreeThis course provided an understanding of climate scenarios and climate model output uncertainty in future climate projections. Agree	NeutralThis course provided an understanding of climate scenarios and climate model output uncertainty in future climate projections. Neutral	DisagreeThis course provided an understanding of climate scenarios and climate model output uncertainty in future climate projections. Disagree	Strongly DisagreeThis course provided an understanding of climate scenarios and climate model output uncertainty in future climate projections. Strongly Disagree
This course provided knowledge and skills on available climate projections data portals.	Strongly AgreeThis course provided knowledge and skills on available climate projections data portals. Strongly Agree	AgreeThis course provided knowledge and skills on available climate projections data portals. Agree	NeutralThis course provided knowledge and skills on available climate projections data portals. Neutral	DisagreeThis course provided knowledge and skills on available climate projections data portals. Disagree	Strongly DisagreeThis course provided knowledge and skills on available climate projections data portals. Strongly Disagree
This course provided knowledge and skill statistical and computing methods/tools to obtain climate information at the space-time scales useful for engineering applications and uncertainty quantification.	Strongly AgreeThis course provided knowledge and skill statistical and computing methods/tools to obtain climate information at the space-time scales useful for engineering applications and uncertainty quantification. Strongly Agree	AgreeThis course provided knowledge and skill statistical and computing methods/tools to obtain climate information at the space-time scales useful for engineering applications and uncertainty quantification. Agree	NeutralThis course provided knowledge and skill statistical and computing methods/tools to obtain climate information at the space-time scales useful for engineering applications and uncertainty quantification. Neutral	DisagreeThis course provided knowledge and skill statistical and computing methods/tools to obtain climate information at the space-time scales useful for engineering applications and uncertainty quantification. Disagree	Strongly DisagreeThis course provided knowledge and skill statistical and computing methods/tools to obtain climate information at the space-time scales useful for engineering applications and uncertainty quantification. Strongly Disagree
This course provided knowledge and skills on the methods for deriving, interpreting, and integrating climate parameters into engineering design.	Strongly AgreeThis course provided knowledge and skills on the methods for deriving, interpreting, and integrating climate parameters into engineering design. Strongly Agree	AgreeThis course provided knowledge and skills on the methods for deriving, interpreting, and integrating climate parameters into engineering design. Agree	NeutralThis course provided knowledge and skills on the methods for deriving, interpreting, and integrating climate parameters into engineering design. Neutral	DisagreeThis course provided knowledge and skills on the methods for deriving, interpreting, and integrating climate parameters into engineering design. Disagree	Strongly DisagreeThis course provided knowledge and skills on the methods for deriving, interpreting, and integrating climate parameters into engineering design. Strongly Disagree
This course provided an understanding of the adaptability of infrastructure design codes, standards, and guidelines to changing climate and associated challenges and opportunities.	Strongly AgreeThis course provided an understanding of the adaptability of infrastructure design codes, standards, and guidelines to changing climate and associated challenges and opportunities. Strongly Agree	AgreeThis course provided an understanding of the adaptability of infrastructure design codes, standards, and guidelines to changing climate and associated challenges and opportunities. Agree	NeutralThis course provided an understanding of the adaptability of infrastructure design codes, standards, and guidelines to changing climate and associated challenges and opportunities. Neutral	DisagreeThis course provided an understanding of the adaptability of infrastructure design codes, standards, and guidelines to changing climate and associated challenges and opportunities. Disagree	Strongly DisagreeThis course provided an understanding of the adaptability of infrastructure design codes, standards, and guidelines to changing climate and associated challenges and opportunities. Strongly Disagree

If you disgreed with any of the above statements, what is the main reason for your answer?

What did you like most about the course?

What did you like least about the course?

What changes would you recommend to improve the course?

Is there any other specific feedback you would like to provide?

The length (2 hours) of each session was:

Too short
Of appropriate length
Too long
Other

One (1) sessions per week was:

Too much
Appropriate
Too little
Other

Two (2) sessions per week (held June 14th and June 16th) was:

Too much
Appropriate
Too little
Other

The in person case study activities required:

More effort than anticipated
The right amount of effort
Less effort than anticipated

The take home and independent assignment case study activities required:

More effort than anticipated
The right amount of effort
Less effort than anticipated

Was there a good balance of lecture-style content and interactive exercises? Interactive exercises include polls, annotation, chat box, and breakout rooms.

I would prefer more exercises to help apply new concepts.
There was a good balance of lecture content and exercises.
I would prefer more emphasis on lecture content and fewer exercises if it meant more topics were covered

How strongly do you agree with the following statements?

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Neutral	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
Zoom meeting technology worked effectively for the course:	Strongly AgreeZoom meeting technology worked effectively for the course: Strongly Agree	AgreeZoom meeting technology worked effectively for the course: Agree	NeutralZoom meeting technology worked effectively for the course: Neutral	DisagreeZoom meeting technology worked effectively for the course: Disagree	Strongly DisagreeZoom meeting technology worked effectively for the course: Strongly Disagree
Dropbox worked effectively for sharing course materials:	Strongly AgreeDropbox worked effectively for sharing course materials: Strongly Agree	AgreeDropbox worked effectively for sharing course materials: Agree	NeutralDropbox worked effectively for sharing course materials: Neutral	DisagreeDropbox worked effectively for sharing course materials: Disagree	Strongly DisagreeDropbox worked effectively for sharing course materials: Strongly Disagree
The breakout rooms were an effective way to facilitate in-class discussions.	Strongly AgreeThe breakout rooms were an effective way to facilitate in-class discussions. Strongly Agree	AgreeThe breakout rooms were an effective way to facilitate in-class discussions. Agree	NeutralThe breakout rooms were an effective way to facilitate in-class discussions. Neutral	DisagreeThe breakout rooms were an effective way to facilitate in-class discussions. Disagree	Strongly DisagreeThe breakout rooms were an effective way to facilitate in-class discussions. Strongly Disagree
The case study was an effective way to apply course concepts.	Strongly AgreeThe case study was an effective way to apply course concepts. Strongly Agree	AgreeThe case study was an effective way to apply course concepts. Agree	NeutralThe case study was an effective way to apply course concepts. Neutral	DisagreeThe case study was an effective way to apply course concepts. Disagree	Strongly DisagreeThe case study was an effective way to apply course concepts. Strongly Disagree

How do you like to ask questions in class?

Using the chat box
Using your microphone
Both
Other

When do you like to ask questions and have them answered? (select all that apply)

Throughout the presentation (i.e., on any slide)
Planned pauses (i.e., At the end of a section)
At the end of class
After class by emailing the instructors
Other

How strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statement?

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
The instructors explained the material clearly.	Strongly DisagreeThe instructors explained the material clearly. Strongly Disagree	DisagreeThe instructors explained the material clearly. Disagree	NeutralThe instructors explained the material clearly. Neutral	AgreeThe instructors explained the material clearly. Agree	Strongly AgreeThe instructors explained the material clearly. Strongly Agree
The instructors encouraged discussion and responded to questions.	Strongly DisagreeThe instructors encouraged discussion and responded to questions. Strongly Disagree	DisagreeThe instructors encouraged discussion and responded to questions. Disagree	NeutralThe instructors encouraged discussion and responded to questions. Neutral	AgreeThe instructors encouraged discussion and responded to questions. Agree	Strongly AgreeThe instructors encouraged discussion and responded to questions. Strongly Agree
The instructors demonstrated in-depth knowledge of the subject matter.	Strongly DisagreeThe instructors demonstrated in-depth knowledge of the subject matter. Strongly Disagree	DisagreeThe instructors demonstrated in-depth knowledge of the subject matter. Disagree	NeutralThe instructors demonstrated in-depth knowledge of the subject matter. Neutral	AgreeThe instructors demonstrated in-depth knowledge of the subject matter. Agree	Strongly AgreeThe instructors demonstrated in-depth knowledge of the subject matter. Strongly Agree
The instructors stimulated my interest in the subject matter.	Strongly DisagreeThe instructors stimulated my interest in the subject matter. Strongly Disagree	DisagreeThe instructors stimulated my interest in the subject matter. Disagree	NeutralThe instructors stimulated my interest in the subject matter. Neutral	AgreeThe instructors stimulated my interest in the subject matter. Agree	Strongly AgreeThe instructors stimulated my interest in the subject matter. Strongly Agree

If you disagree with any of the above statements, what is the main reason for your answer?

Do you have any other comments or feedback?