The following information is requested as part of ongoing assessment of the Department of Chemistry's
programs in chemistry and biochemistry. Your participation with any part of this questionnaire is
voluntary, and your responses will be kept confidential. Do not write your name on the form. The
Department Chair will only release aggregate data. Please return the completed form to [put name here]'s mail slot in the department office.
| Pre-[put university/college name here] |
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I was interested in science prior to coming to [put university/college name here]. |
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I was interested in (bio)chemistry prior to coming to [put university/college name here]. |
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I came to [put university/college name here], in part, due to its known strength in the sciences. |
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I came to [put university/college name here], in part, due to opportunities for student-faculty research. |
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I came to [put university/college name here] planning to concentrate in (bio)chemistry. |
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State your intended concentration upon enrollment at [put university/college name here]:
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| Classroom and Laboratory Experience |
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The overall quality of teaching in the Department of Chemistry is high. |
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The overall quality of the laboratory experience (not including research) is high. |
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Lecture and laboratory were cohesive in chemistry classes. |
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My classroom experience generated enthusiasm for (bio)chemistry. |
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My laboratory experience (not including research) generated enthusiasm. |
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My laboratory experience provided appropriate preparation for research activities. |
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I was well prepared for later courses in (bio)chemistry by the earlier courses. |
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I feel well prepared for further study of (bio)chemistry if I were to choose to do so. |
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The overall (bio)chemistry curriculum is well-organized. |
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I received an appropriate level of attention and encouragement. |
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(Bio)Chemistry classes helped me to become a more independent learner. |
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(Bio)Chemistry classes improved my problem-solving skills. |
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(Bio)Chemistry classes improved my communication skills. |
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Department facilities (e.g., instrumentation) were appropriate to support my learning. |
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Integration of modem instrumentation enhanced my learning. |
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| Senior Research (Chemistry [class number]) |
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I am happy with my Chemistry [class number] research experience. |
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Chemistry [class number] was an appropriate capstone experience in (bio)chemistry. |
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Chemistry [class number] increased my knowledge of (bio)chemistry. |
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Chemistry [class number] increased my confidence in my knowledge. |
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Chemistry [class number] increased my critical analysis skills. |
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Chemistry [class number] improved my problem solving skills. |
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Chemistry [class number] improved my ability to read the chemical literature. |
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Chemistry [class number] improved my ability to search the chemical literature. |
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Chemistry [class number] improved my written communication skills. |
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Chemistry [class number] improved my oral communication skills. |
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Chemistry [class number] prepared me for future research should I choose to do so. |
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I feel that I was an intellectual partner in my research project. |
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I received adequate guidance from my faculty mentor. |
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My faculty mentor made his/her expectations clear to me. |
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My faculty mentor was encouraging and supportive. |
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I feel that my research project was original and significant. |
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I feel that my research project was challenging. |
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On average, I spent at least the required 8 hours per week working on my project. |
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My research abilities compare favorably to those of other students. |
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Department facilities were appropriate to support my research project(s). |
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| Post-Baccalaureate Plans |
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I feel that I am well-prepared for my post-baccalaureate plans. |
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My post-baccalaureate plans were impacted by my (bio)chemistry courses. |
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My post-baccalaureate plans were impacted by my research experience(s). |
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I received adequate mentoring towards my post-baccalaureate plans. |
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The quality of advice from Chemistry faculty has been high. |
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Faculty are knowledgeable about a variety of educational and career options. |
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| General Impressions |
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I am happy with my choice of a (bio)chemistry concentration. |
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I would recommend the (bio)chemistry program at [put university/college name here] to a friend or family member interested in (bio)chemistry. |
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The Department of Chemistry cares about my learning. |
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The weekly department seminar series was valuable. |
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I am pleased with the sense of community in the Department of Chemistry. |
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The department sponsors adequate social activities for students and faculty. |
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| Mission Statement |
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I believe that the Department of Chemistry fulfills the above mission statement. |
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Please feel free to write additional comments at the end of this page. You are also invited to discuss any comments raised by this questionnaire at your exit interview. Please return the completed form to [put name here]'s mail slot in the department office. Thank you for your participation.
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