North Carolina State University
2009-2010 Graduating Senior Survey:
College of Engineering

INSTRUCTIONS:

All graduating seniors in the College of Engineering are being asked to take a few minutes to complete this brief survey. Your answers to the following questions are important and would be appreciated. If you have more than one major in COE, answer the following questions based on your experiences in the department you selected from the list in the survey you just completed.

To answer a question, click on the bubble for the answer you are choosing. Once you have answered all the questions, you must hit the SUBMIT button at the end of the form to submit your answers.

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
2. The ability to apply knowledge of mathematics and science
3. The ability to design and conduct experiments
4. The ability to analyze and interpret data
5. The ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs
6. The ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
7. The ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering or computer science problems
8. The ability to use the techniques and skills necessary of engineering or computer science practice
9. The ability to use modern tools necessary for engineering or computer science practice
10. The ability to write effectively
11. The ability to speak effectively
12. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
13. A broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context
14. A recognition of the need for, and ability to engage in lifelong learning

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
16. My program included enough written reports for me to gain good report-writing skills
17. My program provided an adequate knowledge of contemporary issues
18. My senior design project(s) provided a good opportunity to integrate my learning in major and non-major courses
19. Design activities were integrated throughout my program
20. The coursework activities in my program as a whole required synthesis, creativity, and open-ended thinking
21. The computing facilities available to me in the department were adequate and accessible
22. The classroom facilities were conducive to learning
23. Based on the quality of teaching and education I received in my program, I would recommend it to a friend

24. Did you take courses beyond those required in your curriculum to satisfy a personal interest or career objectives?

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

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Thank you for your time and assistance!

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