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

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
17. My program included enough written reports for me to gain good report-writing skills
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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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
2. Communication and accessibility outside the classroom with Asheville-based Facilitator/Instructor
3. Local student teaching assistants
4. Faculty visits to Asheville
5. Live lab instruction
6. Promptness of feedback on your work
7. Access to advising pertaining to NCSU course and curricular requirements
8. Access to information about relevant NCSU policies, rules, and regulations
9. Design/hands-on projects
10. Computer lab facilities
11. Effectiveness of Distance Education Technology (e.g., whiteboard, microphones, studio operators, volume, focus, etc.)
12. Class size

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
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
15. I communicate effectively
16. I work well on teams

Departmental Surveys

Thank you for completing the College of Engineering survey. If you do not have another major, or your other major department is not listed below, select "None" and click on the "Submit" button to submit your responses to this survey. If you have another major that is listed below, please select it then click on the "Submit" button to submit your responses to this survey and go to the next one.

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