- 202101-ENES490H-0101-QUEST CAPSTONE PRACTICUM - James Purtilo - Instructor Subgroup Report

202101-ENES490H-0101-QUEST CAPSTONE PRACTICUM - James Purtilo - Instructor Subgroup Report - Spring 2021

Project Title: University of Maryland Course Evaluation Spring 2021

Number of Students Invited: 8
Number of Evaluations Submitted: 2
Response Rate: 25.0%

Report Comments This Instructor Subgroup Report presents feedback received from students for individual sections within the Report Group for QUEST CAPSTONE PRACTICUM and for the Instructor James Purtilo in that course. The Report Group is the lead section of a grouped course (i.e. large-lecture course) and/or the primary of cross-listed courses. Only course section means are provided in this report overall Report Group means are in the Instructor Report.

Semester: Spring 2021
College: A. James Clark School of Engineering
Department: ENGR-A. James Clark School of Engineering
Course #: ENES490H
Section #: 0101
Course Title: QUEST CAPSTONE PRACTICUM
Report Group: 202101-BMGT490H-0101

Instructor: James Purtilo

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Grade Distribution

Grade A	Grade B	Grade C	Grade D	Grade F	Grade PS	Grade W
8	0	0	0	0	0	0

Grade distribution is current as of May 26, 2021 and includes students receiving a W for the course. Some grades are not included (e.g., Cancel, Incomplete).

Administrator University-Wide Course Items Applied to All Section Instructors
Results for use by faculty/instructors and for administrative purposes.
N/A responses have been excluded from the following calculations.

By Score

Scale is Strongly Disagree (0) to Strongly Agree (4) with a Neutral mid-point

Table for By Score.
Question	Course
Question	Mean
The course was intellectually challenging.	3.5
I learned a lot from this course.	3.5

By Frequency

1. The course was intellectually challenging.

Table for By Frequency-1. The course was intellectually challenging..
Options	Score	Count	Percentage
Strongly Disagree	0	0	0.0%
Disagree	1	0	0.0%
Neutral	2	0	0.0%
Agree	3	1	50.0%
Strongly Agree	4	1	50.0%

Table for By Frequency-1. The course was intellectually challenging.-Statistics.
Statistics	Value
Response Count	2
Mean	3.5
Standard Deviation	0.7

2. I learned a lot from this course.

Table for By Frequency-2. I learned a lot from this course..
Options	Score	Count	Percentage
Strongly Disagree	0	0	0.0%
Disagree	1	0	0.0%
Neutral	2	0	0.0%
Agree	3	1	50.0%
Strongly Agree	4	1	50.0%

Table for By Frequency-2. I learned a lot from this course.-Statistics.
Statistics	Value
Response Count	2
Mean	3.5
Standard Deviation	0.7

How does this course fit into your academic plan or course of study?

Table for How does this course fit into your academic plan or course of study?-How does this course fit into your academic plan or course of study?.
Options	Score	Count	Percentage
General Education or CORE Requirement	0	0	0.0%
Major/Certificate/Minor/Program Requirement	1	1	50.0%
Elective	2	1	50.0%

Additional comments (e.g. about course content/materials, teaching style, etc.):

Table for Additional comments (e.g. about course content/materials, teaching style, etc.):.

Comments

I learned a lot from this class in terms of consulting and consolidating information so that the general public can understand it. However, I feel like sometimes the class could have been planned out better (more on top of assignments and deadlines and more communicative about those to the class) and that instructors could present unified information (not give out different and conflicting information about assignments). I feel that the alumni were helpful in giving a set of fresh eyes to the situation, but they pulled the project away from being more "client–based". I also think that making the prior two courses, the data course and 390, a little bit harsher could have prepared us better for 490.

Administrator University-Wide Instructor James Purtilo Items
Results for use by faculty/instructors and for administrative purposes.
N/A responses have been excluded from the following calculations.

By Score

Scale is Strongly Disagree (0) to Strongly Agree (4) with a Neutral mid-point

Table for By Score.
Question	Course
Question	Mean
The instructor treated students with respect.	1.5
The instructor was well-prepared for class.	2.0
Overall, this instructor was an effective teacher.	2.0

By Frequency

1. The instructor treated students with respect.

Table for By Frequency-1. The instructor treated students with respect..
Options	Score	Count	Percentage
Strongly Disagree	0	0	0.0%
Disagree	1	1	50.0%
Neutral	2	1	50.0%
Agree	3	0	0.0%
Strongly Agree	4	0	0.0%

Table for By Frequency-1. The instructor treated students with respect.-Statistics.
Statistics	Value
Response Count	2
Mean	1.5
Standard Deviation	0.7

2. The instructor was well-prepared for class.

Table for By Frequency-2. The instructor was well-prepared for class..
Options	Score	Count	Percentage
Strongly Disagree	0	0	0.0%
Disagree	1	1	50.0%
Neutral	2	0	0.0%
Agree	3	1	50.0%
Strongly Agree	4	0	0.0%

Table for By Frequency-2. The instructor was well-prepared for class.-Statistics.
Statistics	Value
Response Count	2
Mean	2.0
Standard Deviation	1.4

3. Overall, this instructor was an effective teacher.

Table for By Frequency-3. Overall, this instructor was an effective teacher..
Options	Score	Count	Percentage
Strongly Disagree	0	0	0.0%
Disagree	1	1	50.0%
Neutral	2	0	0.0%
Agree	3	1	50.0%
Strongly Agree	4	0	0.0%

Table for By Frequency-3. Overall, this instructor was an effective teacher.-Statistics.
Statistics	Value
Response Count	2
Mean	2.0
Standard Deviation	1.4

Overall Score

Averaging the following five scaled Administrator items (from above, repeated below) results in the Overall Score.

Scale is Strongly Disagree (0) to Strongly Agree (4) with a Neutral mid-point

Table for Overall Score-1st Scale.
Competency	Course
The course was intellectually challenging	3.5
I learned a lot from this course	3.5
The instructor treated students with respect	1.5
The instructor was well-prepared for class	2.0
Overall, this instructor was an effective teacher	2.0
Total Score	2.5

The standards the instructor James Purtilo set for students were...

By Score

Scale is Too Low (0) to Too High (2) with an Appropriate mid-point

Table for By Score.
Question	Course
Question	Mean
The standards the instructor set for students were...	1.0

By Frequency

The standards the instructor set for students were...

Table for By Frequency-The standards the instructor set for students were....
Options	Score	Count	Percentage
Too Low	0	0	0.0%
Appropriate	1	2	100.0%
Too High	2	0	0.0%

Student University-Wide Course Items Applied to All Section Instructors

Results for use by faculty/instructors and students.
N/A responses have been excluded from the following calculations.

By Score

Scale is Strongly Disagree (0) to Strongly Agree (4) with a Neutral mid-point

Table for By Score.
Question	Course
Question	Mean
Course guidelines were clearly described in the syllabus.	3.5
The required texts (e.g. books, course packs, online resources) helped me learn course material.	N/A

By Frequency

1. Course guidelines were clearly described in the syllabus.

Table for By Frequency-1. Course guidelines were clearly described in the syllabus..
Options	Score	Count	Percentage
Strongly Disagree	0	0	0.0%
Disagree	1	0	0.0%
Neutral	2	0	0.0%
Agree	3	1	50.0%
Strongly Agree	4	1	50.0%

Table for By Frequency-1. Course guidelines were clearly described in the syllabus.-Statistics.
Statistics	Value
Response Count	2
Mean	3.5
Standard Deviation	0.7

2. The required texts (e.g. books, course packs, online resources) helped me learn course material.

Table for By Frequency-2. The required texts (e.g. books, course packs, online resources) helped me learn course material..
Options	Score	Percentage
Strongly Disagree	0	0.0%
Disagree	1	0.0%
Neutral	2	0.0%
Agree	3	0.0%
Strongly Agree	4	0.0%

Table for By Frequency-2. The required texts (e.g. books, course packs, online resources) helped me learn course material.-Statistics.
Statistics	Value
Response Count	0
Mean	NRP
Standard Deviation	NRP

Based on the quality of my work in this course, the grades I earned were

By Score

Scale is Too Low (0) to Too High (2) with an Appropriate mid-point

Table for By Score.
Question	Course
Question	Mean
Based on the quality of my work in this course, the grades I earned were	1.0

By Frequency

Based on the quality of my work in this course, the grades I earned were

Table for By Frequency-Based on the quality of my work in this course, the grades I earned were.
Options	Score	Count	Percentage
Too Low	0	0	0.0%
Appropriate	1	2	100.0%
Too High	2	0	0.0%

Given the course level and number of credits the workload was

By Score

Scale is Too Low (0) to Too High (2) with an Appropriate mid-point

Table for By Score.
Question	Course
Question	Mean
Given the course level and number of credits, the workload was	1.0

By Frequency

Given the course level and number of credits, the workload was

Table for By Frequency-Given the course level and number of credits, the workload was.
Options	Score	Count	Percentage
Too Low	0	0	0.0%
Appropriate	1	2	100.0%
Too High	2	0	0.0%

How much effort did you put into the course?

By Score

Scale is Little (0) to Considerable (2) with a Moderate mid-point

Table for By Score.
Question	Course
Question	Mean
How much effort did you put into the course?	2.0

By Frequency

How much effort did you put into the course?

Table for By Frequency-How much effort did you put into the course?.
Options	Score	Count	Percentage
Little	0	0	0.0%
Moderate	1	0	0.0%
Considerable	2	2	100.0%

Student University-Wide Instructor James Purtilo Items
Results for use by faculty/instructors and students.
N/A responses have been excluded from the following calculations.

By Score

Scale is Strongly Disagree (0) to Strongly Agree (4) with a Neutral mid-point

Table for By Score.
Question	Course
Question	Mean
The instructor was effective in communicating the content of the course.	1.5
The instructor was responsive to student concerns.	2.0
The instructor helped create an atmosphere that kept me engaged in course content.	2.0

By Frequency

1. The instructor was effective in communicating the content of the course.

Table for By Frequency-1. The instructor was effective in communicating the content of the course..
Options	Score	Count	Percentage
Strongly Disagree	0	0	0.0%
Disagree	1	1	50.0%
Neutral	2	1	50.0%
Agree	3	0	0.0%
Strongly Agree	4	0	0.0%

Table for By Frequency-1. The instructor was effective in communicating the content of the course.-Statistics.
Statistics	Value
Response Count	2
Mean	1.5
Standard Deviation	0.7

2. The instructor was responsive to student concerns.

Table for By Frequency-2. The instructor was responsive to student concerns..
Options	Score	Count	Percentage
Strongly Disagree	0	0	0.0%
Disagree	1	0	0.0%
Neutral	2	2	100.0%
Agree	3	0	0.0%
Strongly Agree	4	0	0.0%

Table for By Frequency-2. The instructor was responsive to student concerns.-Statistics.
Statistics	Value
Response Count	2
Mean	2.0
Standard Deviation	0.0

3. The instructor helped create an atmosphere that kept me engaged in course content.

Table for By Frequency-3. The instructor helped create an atmosphere that kept me engaged in course content..
Options	Score	Count	Percentage
Strongly Disagree	0	0	0.0%
Disagree	1	1	50.0%
Neutral	2	0	0.0%
Agree	3	1	50.0%
Strongly Agree	4	0	0.0%

Table for By Frequency-3. The instructor helped create an atmosphere that kept me engaged in course content.-Statistics.
Statistics	Value
Response Count	2
Mean	2.0
Standard Deviation	1.4

College-Wide Course Items Applied to All Section Instructors - A. James Clark School of Engineering
Results for use by faculty/instructors and for administrative purposes.
N/A responses have been excluded from the following calculations.

By Score

Scale is Strongly Disagree (0) to Strongly Agree (4) with a Neutral mid-point

Table for By Score.
Question	Course
Question	Mean
My ability to apply knowledge of mathematics has improved as a result of taking this class.	1.0
My ability to apply knowledge of basic science (chemistry, physics) has improved as a result of taking this class.	1.0
My ability to apply knowledge of engineering principles has improved as a result of taking this class.	3.0
My ability to use computers to solve engineering problems has improved as a result of taking this class.	4.0
My ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems has improved as a result of taking this class.	3.5
My ability to design and conduct experiments has improved as a result of taking this class.	3.0
My ability to analyze and interpret data has improved as a result of taking this class.	3.0
My ability to design a component, system or process to meet desired needs has improved as a result of taking this class.	4.0
My ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools has improved as a result of taking this class.	3.0
My ability to write effectively has improved as a result of taking this class.	2.5
My ability to speak effectively has improved as a result of taking this class.	3.5
My ability to function effectively as part of a team has improved as a result of taking this class.	3.5
My understanding of professional and ethical responsibility has improved as a result of taking this class.	3.0
My knowledge of contemporary issues in engineering has improved as a result of taking this class.	2.5
My understanding of the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context has improved as a result of taking this class.	3.0
Taking this class has increased my awareness of the need to continually upgrade my technical knowledge base and skills.	3.5

By Frequency

1. My ability to apply knowledge of mathematics has improved as a result of taking this class.

Table for By Frequency-1. My ability to apply knowledge of mathematics has improved as a result of taking this class..
Options	Score	Count	Percentage
Strongly Disagree	0	0	0.0%
Disagree	1	1	100.0%
Neutral	2	0	0.0%
Agree	3	0	0.0%
Strongly Agree	4	0	0.0%

Table for By Frequency-1. My ability to apply knowledge of mathematics has improved as a result of taking this class.-Statistics.
Statistics	Value
Response Count	1
Mean	1.0
Standard Deviation	N/A

2. My ability to apply knowledge of basic science (chemistry, physics) has improved as a result of taking this class.

Table for By Frequency-2. My ability to apply knowledge of basic science (chemistry, physics) has improved as a result of taking this class..
Options	Score	Count	Percentage
Strongly Disagree	0	0	0.0%
Disagree	1	1	100.0%
Neutral	2	0	0.0%
Agree	3	0	0.0%
Strongly Agree	4	0	0.0%

Table for By Frequency-2. My ability to apply knowledge of basic science (chemistry, physics) has improved as a result of taking this class.-Statistics.
Statistics	Value
Response Count	1
Mean	1.0
Standard Deviation	N/A

3. My ability to apply knowledge of engineering principles has improved as a result of taking this class.

Table for By Frequency-3. My ability to apply knowledge of engineering principles has improved as a result of taking this class..
Options	Score	Count	Percentage
Strongly Disagree	0	0	0.0%
Disagree	1	0	0.0%
Neutral	2	0	0.0%
Agree	3	1	100.0%
Strongly Agree	4	0	0.0%

Table for By Frequency-3. My ability to apply knowledge of engineering principles has improved as a result of taking this class.-Statistics.
Statistics	Value
Response Count	1
Mean	3.0
Standard Deviation	N/A

4. My ability to use computers to solve engineering problems has improved as a result of taking this class.

Table for By Frequency-4. My ability to use computers to solve engineering problems has improved as a result of taking this class..
Options	Score	Count	Percentage
Strongly Disagree	0	0	0.0%
Disagree	1	0	0.0%
Neutral	2	0	0.0%
Agree	3	0	0.0%
Strongly Agree	4	1	100.0%

Table for By Frequency-4. My ability to use computers to solve engineering problems has improved as a result of taking this class.-Statistics.
Statistics	Value
Response Count	1
Mean	4.0
Standard Deviation	N/A

5. My ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems has improved as a result of taking this class.

Table for By Frequency-5. My ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems has improved as a result of taking this class..
Options	Score	Count	Percentage
Strongly Disagree	0	0	0.0%
Disagree	1	0	0.0%
Neutral	2	0	0.0%
Agree	3	1	50.0%
Strongly Agree	4	1	50.0%

Table for By Frequency-5. My ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems has improved as a result of taking this class.-Statistics.
Statistics	Value
Response Count	2
Mean	3.5
Standard Deviation	0.7

6. My ability to design and conduct experiments has improved as a result of taking this class.

Table for By Frequency-6. My ability to design and conduct experiments has improved as a result of taking this class..
Options	Score	Count	Percentage
Strongly Disagree	0	0	0.0%
Disagree	1	0	0.0%
Neutral	2	0	0.0%
Agree	3	1	100.0%
Strongly Agree	4	0	0.0%

Table for By Frequency-6. My ability to design and conduct experiments has improved as a result of taking this class.-Statistics.
Statistics	Value
Response Count	1
Mean	3.0
Standard Deviation	N/A

7. My ability to analyze and interpret data has improved as a result of taking this class.

Table for By Frequency-7. My ability to analyze and interpret data has improved as a result of taking this class..
Options	Score	Count	Percentage
Strongly Disagree	0	0	0.0%
Disagree	1	0	0.0%
Neutral	2	0	0.0%
Agree	3	2	100.0%
Strongly Agree	4	0	0.0%

Table for By Frequency-7. My ability to analyze and interpret data has improved as a result of taking this class.-Statistics.
Statistics	Value
Response Count	2
Mean	3.0
Standard Deviation	0.0

8. My ability to design a component, system or process to meet desired needs has improved as a result of taking this class.

Table for By Frequency-8. My ability to design a component, system or process to meet desired needs has improved as a result of taking this class..
Options	Score	Count	Percentage
Strongly Disagree	0	0	0.0%
Disagree	1	0	0.0%
Neutral	2	0	0.0%
Agree	3	0	0.0%
Strongly Agree	4	2	100.0%

Table for By Frequency-8. My ability to design a component, system or process to meet desired needs has improved as a result of taking this class.-Statistics.
Statistics	Value
Response Count	2
Mean	4.0
Standard Deviation	0.0

9. My ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools has improved as a result of taking this class.

Table for By Frequency-9. My ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools has improved as a result of taking this class..
Options	Score	Count	Percentage
Strongly Disagree	0	0	0.0%
Disagree	1	0	0.0%
Neutral	2	1	50.0%
Agree	3	0	0.0%
Strongly Agree	4	1	50.0%

Table for By Frequency-9. My ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools has improved as a result of taking this class.-Statistics.
Statistics	Value
Response Count	2
Mean	3.0
Standard Deviation	1.4

10. My ability to write effectively has improved as a result of taking this class.

Table for By Frequency-10. My ability to write effectively has improved as a result of taking this class..
Options	Score	Count	Percentage
Strongly Disagree	0	0	0.0%
Disagree	1	0	0.0%
Neutral	2	1	50.0%
Agree	3	1	50.0%
Strongly Agree	4	0	0.0%

Table for By Frequency-10. My ability to write effectively has improved as a result of taking this class.-Statistics.
Statistics	Value
Response Count	2
Mean	2.5
Standard Deviation	0.7

11. My ability to speak effectively has improved as a result of taking this class.

Table for By Frequency-11. My ability to speak effectively has improved as a result of taking this class..
Options	Score	Count	Percentage
Strongly Disagree	0	0	0.0%
Disagree	1	0	0.0%
Neutral	2	0	0.0%
Agree	3	1	50.0%
Strongly Agree	4	1	50.0%

Table for By Frequency-11. My ability to speak effectively has improved as a result of taking this class.-Statistics.
Statistics	Value
Response Count	2
Mean	3.5
Standard Deviation	0.7

12. My ability to function effectively as part of a team has improved as a result of taking this class.

Table for By Frequency-12. My ability to function effectively as part of a team has improved as a result of taking this class..
Options	Score	Count	Percentage
Strongly Disagree	0	0	0.0%
Disagree	1	0	0.0%
Neutral	2	0	0.0%
Agree	3	1	50.0%
Strongly Agree	4	1	50.0%

Table for By Frequency-12. My ability to function effectively as part of a team has improved as a result of taking this class.-Statistics.
Statistics	Value
Response Count	2
Mean	3.5
Standard Deviation	0.7

13. My understanding of professional and ethical responsibility has improved as a result of taking this class.

Table for By Frequency-13. My understanding of professional and ethical responsibility has improved as a result of taking this class..
Options	Score	Count	Percentage
Strongly Disagree	0	0	0.0%
Disagree	1	0	0.0%
Neutral	2	0	0.0%
Agree	3	2	100.0%
Strongly Agree	4	0	0.0%

Table for By Frequency-13. My understanding of professional and ethical responsibility has improved as a result of taking this class.-Statistics.
Statistics	Value
Response Count	2
Mean	3.0
Standard Deviation	0.0

14. My knowledge of contemporary issues in engineering has improved as a result of taking this class.

Table for By Frequency-14. My knowledge of contemporary issues in engineering has improved as a result of taking this class..
Options	Score	Count	Percentage
Strongly Disagree	0	0	0.0%
Disagree	1	0	0.0%
Neutral	2	1	50.0%
Agree	3	1	50.0%
Strongly Agree	4	0	0.0%

Table for By Frequency-14. My knowledge of contemporary issues in engineering has improved as a result of taking this class.-Statistics.
Statistics	Value
Response Count	2
Mean	2.5
Standard Deviation	0.7

15. My understanding of the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context has improved as a result of taking this class.

Table for By Frequency-15. My understanding of the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context has improved as a result of taking this class..
Options	Score	Count	Percentage
Strongly Disagree	0	0	0.0%
Disagree	1	0	0.0%
Neutral	2	1	50.0%
Agree	3	0	0.0%
Strongly Agree	4	1	50.0%

Table for By Frequency-15. My understanding of the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context has improved as a result of taking this class.-Statistics.
Statistics	Value
Response Count	2
Mean	3.0
Standard Deviation	1.4

16. Taking this class has increased my awareness of the need to continually upgrade my technical knowledge base and skills.

Table for By Frequency-16. Taking this class has increased my awareness of the need to continually upgrade my technical knowledge base and skills..
Options	Score	Count	Percentage
Strongly Disagree	0	0	0.0%
Disagree	1	0	0.0%
Neutral	2	0	0.0%
Agree	3	1	50.0%
Strongly Agree	4	1	50.0%

Table for By Frequency-16. Taking this class has increased my awareness of the need to continually upgrade my technical knowledge base and skills.-Statistics.
Statistics	Value
Response Count	2
Mean	3.5
Standard Deviation	0.7

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