North Carolina State University
2009-2010 Graduating Senior Survey:
Department of Biomedical Engineering
(For BME & BEM majors only)

INSTRUCTIONS:

All graduating seniors in the Department of Biomedical Engineering are being asked to take a few minutes to complete this survey. The College of Engineering and the department have included questions. Your answers to these questions are important and would be appreciated. If you have more than one major in the College of Engineering, please answer this survey based on your experiences in the Department of Biomedical Engineering.

College of Engineering Questions

Please rate the preparation you received in your program at NC State University for each of the following:	Excellent	Good	Average	Fair	Poor	Not Applicable
1. The ability to apply knowledge from your major in engineering or computer science	Excellent	Good	Average	Fair	Poor	Not Applicable
2. The ability to apply knowledge of mathematics and science	Excellent	Good	Average	Fair	Poor	Not Applicable
3. The ability to design and conduct experiments	Excellent	Good	Average	Fair	Poor	Not Applicable
4. The ability to analyze and interpret data	Excellent	Good	Average	Fair	Poor	Not Applicable
5. The ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs	Excellent	Good	Average	Fair	Poor	Not Applicable
6. The ability to function on multidisciplinary teams	Excellent	Good	Average	Fair	Poor	Not Applicable
7. The ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering or computer science problems	Excellent	Good	Average	Fair	Poor	Not Applicable
8. The ability to use the techniques and skills necessary of engineering or computer science practice	Excellent	Good	Average	Fair	Poor	Not Applicable
9. The ability to use modern tools necessary for engineering or computer science practice	Excellent	Good	Average	Fair	Poor	Not Applicable
10. The ability to write effectively	Excellent	Good	Average	Fair	Poor	Not Applicable
11. The ability to speak effectively	Excellent	Good	Average	Fair	Poor	Not Applicable
12. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility	Excellent	Good	Average	Fair	Poor	Not Applicable
13. A broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context	Excellent	Good	Average	Fair	Poor	Not Applicable
14. A recognition of the need for, and ability to engage in lifelong learning	Excellent	Good	Average	Fair	Poor	Not Applicable

Do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements?	Agree	Tend to Agree	Neither Agree nor Disagree	Tend to Disagree	Disagree	Not Applicable
15. My program included enough classroom presentations for me to gain good oral presentation skills	Agree	Tend to Agree	Neither Agree nor Disagree	Disagree	Tend to Disagree	Not Applicable
16. My program included enough written reports for me to gain good report-writing skills	Agree	Tend to Agree	Neither Agree nor Disagree	Disagree	Tend to Disagree	Not Applicable
17. My program provided an adequate knowledge of contemporary issues	Agree	Tend to Agree	Neither Agree nor Disagree	Disagree	Tend to Disagree	Not Applicable
18. My senior design project(s) provided a good opportunity to integrate my learning in major and non-major courses	Agree	Tend to Agree	Neither Agree nor Disagree	Disagree	Tend to Disagree	Not Applicable
19. Design activities were integrated throughout my program	Agree	Tend to Agree	Neither Agree nor Disagree	Disagree	Tend to Disagree	Not Applicable
20. The coursework activities in my program as a whole required synthesis, creativity, and open-ended thinking	Agree	Tend to Agree	Neither Agree nor Disagree	Disagree	Tend to Disagree	Not Applicable
21. The computing facilities available to me in the department were adequate and accessible	Agree	Tend to Agree	Neither Agree nor Disagree	Disagree	Tend to Disagree	Not Applicable
22. The classroom facilities were conducive to learning	Agree	Tend to Agree	Neither Agree nor Disagree	Disagree	Tend to Disagree	Not Applicable
23. Based on the quality of teaching and education I received in my program, I would recommend it to a friend	Agree	Tend to Agree	Neither Agree nor Disagree	Disagree	Tend to Disagree	Not Applicable

24. Did you take courses beyond those required in your curriculum to satisfy a personal interest or career objectives?
Yes
No

25. If you answered "Yes" to question 24, were the courses in your major or outside of your major?
In major
Outside major
Both

26. What courses in your program have been most useful to you and why?

27. What courses in your program were least useful to you and why?

28. What subject matter would you suggest for new courses in your discipline?

29. Please use this space to share any general comments you have about your experience in the College of Engineering or your department, and/or tell us why you were particularly satisfied or dissatisfied with any aspect of your education in the college.

Department of Biomedical Engineering: (Questions for BME & BEM Majors Only)

Please rate the preparation you received in your program at NC State University for each of the following:	Excellent	Good	Average	Fair	Poor
1. The ability to explain basic concepts of systems and cellular physiology.	Excellent	Good	Average	Fair	Poor
2. The ability to identify contemporary clinical issues and discuss potential biomedical engineering solutions.	Excellent	Good	Average	Fair	Poor
3. The ability to design and model biomedical materials, systems, and/or devices.	Excellent	Good	Average	Fair	Poor
4. The ability to draw on knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering to critically evaluate, analyze, and solve problems at the interface of engineering and biology.	Excellent	Good	Average	Fair	Poor
5. The ability to use appropriate tools to solve problems at the interface of engineering and biology.	Excellent	Good	Average	Fair	Poor
6. The ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams to complete projects.	Excellent	Good	Average	Fair	Poor
7. The ability to discuss the problems associated with the interaction between living and non-living materials and systems.	Excellent	Good	Average	Fair	Poor
8. The ability to deliver effective oral presentations to multiple audiences, including health care and engineering professionals.	Excellent	Good	Average	Fair	Poor

Thank you for your time and assistance!