North Carolina State University
2011-2012 Graduating Senior Survey:
Mechatronics Program

INSTRUCTIONS:

All graduating seniors in the Mechatronics Program are being asked to take a few minutes to complete this brief survey. The College of Engineering and the Mechatronics program have included questions. Your answers 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 Mechatronics program.

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.

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

	Excellent	Good	Average	Fair	Poor	Not Applicable
8. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility	Excellent	Good	Average	Fair	Poor	Not Applicable
9. The ability to write effectively	Excellent	Good	Average	Fair	Poor	Not Applicable
10. The ability to speak effectively	Excellent	Good	Average	Fair	Poor	Not Applicable
11. A broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context	Excellent	Good	Average	Fair	Poor	Not Applicable
12. A recognition of the need for, and ability to engage in lifelong learning	Excellent	Good	Average	Fair	Poor	Not Applicable
13. Knowledge of contemporary issues	Excellent	Good	Average	Fair	Poor	Not Applicable
14. The ability to use the techniques and skills necessary of engineering or computer science practice	Excellent	Good	Average	Fair	Poor	Not Applicable
15. The ability to use modern tools necessary for engineering or computer science practice	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
16. 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
17. 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
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.

Mechatronics Program Questions

Please rate the following aspects of the Mechatronics program:	Excellent	Good	Average	Fair	Poor	Not Applicable
1. Communication and accessibility outside the classroom with Raleigh-based faculty	Excellent	Good	Average	Fair	Poor	Not Applicable
2. Communication and accessibility outside the classroom with Asheville-based Facilitator/Instructor	Excellent	Good	Average	Fair	Poor	Not Applicable
3. Local student teaching assistants	Excellent	Good	Average	Fair	Poor	Not Applicable
4. Faculty visits to Asheville	Excellent	Good	Average	Fair	Poor	Not Applicable
5. Live lab instruction	Excellent	Good	Average	Fair	Poor	Not Applicable
6. Promptness of feedback on your work	Excellent	Good	Average	Fair	Poor	Not Applicable
7. Access to advising pertaining to NCSU course and curricular requirements	Excellent	Good	Average	Fair	Poor	Not Applicable
8. Access to information about relevant NCSU policies, rules, and regulations	Excellent	Good	Average	Fair	Poor	Not Applicable
9. Design/hands-on projects	Excellent	Good	Average	Fair	Poor	Not Applicable
10. Computer lab facilities	Excellent	Good	Average	Fair	Poor	Not Applicable
11. Effectiveness of Distance Education Technology (e.g., whiteboard, microphones, studio operators, volume, focus, etc.)	Excellent	Good	Average	Fair	Poor	Not Applicable
12. Class size	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
13. I am able to use knowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering to solve mechatronics problems	Agree	Tend to Agree	Neither Agree nor Disagree	Disagree	Tend to Disagree	Not Applicable
14. I am skilled in integrating and applying systems or devices incorporating modern microelectronics, information technologies, and modern engineering tools for product design, development, and manufacturing	Agree	Tend to Agree	Neither Agree nor Disagree	Disagree	Tend to Disagree	Not Applicable
15. I communicate effectively	Agree	Tend to Agree	Neither Agree nor Disagree	Disagree	Tend to Disagree	Not Applicable
16. I work well on teams	Agree	Tend to Agree	Neither Agree nor Disagree	Disagree	Tend to Disagree	Not Applicable

Departmental Surveys

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