Computer Science 294 Fall 1991 Section 1

Computer Science 294 Fall 1991 Section 1

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Instructors Manuel Blum (below)
Umesh Vazirani (below)

Professor Manuel Blum 11 Respondents
Discusses points of view other than his/her own 4.0/ 5 ± 0.7
Discusses recent developments in the field 4.7/ 5 ± 0.5
Gives references for more interesting & invovled points 3.9/ 5 ± 0.5
Emphasizes conceptual understanding 4.8/ 5 ± 0.3
Lectures clearly 5.0/ 5 ± 0.0
Is well prepared 4.7/ 5 ± 0.3
Gives lectures that are well organized 4.4/ 5 ± 0.7
Summarizes major points 4.3/ 5 ± 0.7
States objectives for each class session 4.3/ 5 ± 0.5
Identifies what he/she considers important 4.4/ 5 ± 0.3
Is careful and precise in answering questions 4.9/ 5 ± 0.3
Uses visual aids and blackboards effectively 5.0/ 5 ± 0.0
Demonstrates familiarity with subject matter 4.9/ 5 ± 0.3
Encourages questions from students 5.0/ 5 ± 0.0
Knows if the class is understanding him/her or not 4.1/ 5 ± 0.8
Has students apply concepts to demonstrate understanding 3.8/ 5 ± 0.7
Has genuine interest in students 5.0/ 5 ± 0.0
Gives personal help to students having problems in course 4.3/ 5 ± 0.7
Relates to students as individuals 4.9/ 5 ± 0.3
Is accessible to students out of class 4.4/ 5 ± 0.5
Is valued for advice not directly related to the course 4.8/ 5 ± 0.3
Has an interesting style of presentation 4.9/ 5 ± 0.3
Is enthusiastic about his/her subject 5.0/ 5 ± 0.0
Varies the speed and tone of his/her voice 5.0/ 5 ± 0.0
Has concern for the quality of his/her teaching 5.0/ 5 ± 0.0
Motivates students to do their best work 4.1/ 5 ± 0.3
Gives interesting and stimulating assignments 3.9/ 5 ± 1.0
Stimulates your interest in the subject 4.6/ 5 ± 0.5
Gives exams permitting students to show understanding 3.7/ 5 ± 0.8
Uses a grading system that is clearly defined and equitable 3.7/ 5 ± 0.5
Required course material is sufficiently covered in lecture 3.0/ 5 ± 0.0
Pace of the course is too fast 1.7/ 5 ± 0.5
Course is concerned with theory more than its application 4.3/ 5 ± 0.5
The required text is beneficial 1.0/ 5 ± 0.0
Work load is heavier than for courses of comparable credit 1.7/ 5 ± 0.3
Rate the overall teaching effectiveness of this instructor 6.0/ 7 ± 0.8
How worthwhile was this course compared with others at U.C.? 4.9/ 7 ± 1.1
 
Professor Vazirani 11 Respondents
Discusses points of view other than his/her own 4.0/ 5 ± 0.4
Discusses recent developments in the field 5.0/ 5 ± 0.0
Gives references for more interesting & invovled points 3.3/ 5 ± 1.0
Emphasizes conceptual understanding 3.9/ 5 ± 0.7
Lectures clearly 3.4/ 5 ± 0.7
Is well prepared 3.4/ 5 ± 0.5
Gives lectures that are well organized 3.3/ 5 ± 0.7
Summarizes major points 3.4/ 5 ± 0.5
States objectives for each class session 3.9/ 5 ± 0.5
Identifies what he/she considers important 4.0/ 5 ± 0.5
Is careful and precise in answering questions 3.6/ 5 ± 0.3
Uses visual aids and blackboards effectively 3.4/ 5 ± 0.5
Demonstrates familiarity with subject matter 4.4/ 5 ± 0.5
Encourages questions from students 4.4/ 5 ± 0.5
Knows if the class is understanding him/her or not 2.9/ 5 ± 0.8
Has students apply concepts to demonstrate understanding 3.3/ 5 ± 0.7
Has genuine interest in students 4.5/ 5 ± 0.5
Gives personal help to students having problems in course 4.3/ 5 ± 0.5
Relates to students as individuals 4.3/ 5 ± 0.5
Is accessible to students out of class 3.5/ 5 ± 1.0
Is valued for advice not directly related to the course 4.6/ 5 ± 0.6
Has an interesting style of presentation 3.7/ 5 ± 0.9
Is enthusiastic about his/her subject 4.7/ 5 ± 0.3
Varies the speed and tone of his/her voice 4.3/ 5 ± 0.5
Has concern for the quality of his/her teaching 4.0/ 5 ± 0.6
Motivates students to do their best work 3.7/ 5 ± 0.8
Gives interesting and stimulating assignments 3.5/ 5 ± 0.7
Stimulates your interest in the subject 4.0/ 5 ± 0.8
Gives exams permitting students to show understanding 3.7/ 5 ± 0.7
Uses a grading system that is clearly defined and equitable 2.8/ 5 ± 0.8
Required course material is sufficiently covered in lecture 3.8/ 5 ± 0.5
Pace of the course is too fast 3.2/ 5 ± 0.7
Course is concerned with theory more than its application 4.6/ 5 ± 0.3
The required text is beneficial 1.0/ 5 ± 0.0
Work load is heavier than for courses of comparable credit 3.2/ 5 ± 0.7
Rate the overall teaching effectiveness of this instructor 5.3/ 7 ± 0.9
How worthwhile was this course compared with others at U.C.? 4.6/ 7 ± 0.9
 

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