Computer Science 279 - Spring 1996

Instructor William M. Kahan 2 respondents
Rate the overall teaching effectiveness of this instructor 5.5 / 7
How worthwhile was this course compared with others at U.C.? 5.0 / 7
Gives lectures that are well organized 3.5 / 5
Is enthusiastic about the subject matter 5.0 / 5
Identifies what he/she considers important 4.5 / 5
Has an interesting style of presentation 3.5 / 5
Uses visual aids and blackboards effectively 4.5 / 5
Encourages questions from students 4.5 / 5
Is careful and precise in answering questions 5.0 / 5
Relates to students as individuals 5.0 / 5
Is accessible to students outside of class 5.0 / 5
Is friendly and helpful to students during office hours 5.0 / 5
Gives interesting and stimulating assignments N/A
Gives exams that permit students to show their understanding N/A
Uses a grading system that is clearly defined and equitable N/A
Required course material is sufficiently covered in lecture N/A
Pace of the course is too fast 3.0 / 5
The required text/notes are beneficial 4.0 / 5
Workload is heavier than for courses of comparable credit 1.0 / 5