SUMMARY REPORT GRADUATES May. 29, 2009 UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA Phone: 612.626.0006 Fax: 612.624.1336 879 29th Ave. S.E. Room 103 Minneapolis, MN 55414 http://oms.umn.edu
Info Section Item 1: My education has prepared me to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering fundamentals to the solution of engineering problems. Mean: 4.08 Median: 4.00 Std. Dev.: 0.93 Resp. Rate: 65 (100.00%) 2 2 2 7.7% 3 Neutral 2 10.8% 4 4 38 69.2% 5 Strongly Agree 20 100.0% Item 2: My education has prepared me to design and conduct experiments and to analyze and interpret data. Mean: 3.86 Median: 4.00 Std. Dev.: 0.93 Resp. Rate: 65 (100.00%) 2 2 0 4.6% 3 Neutral 15 27.7% 4 4 32 76.9% 5 Strongly Agree 15 100.0% Item 3: My education has prepared me to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs. Mean: 3.71 Median: 4.00 Std. Dev.: 0.96 Resp. Rate: 65 (100.00%) 2 2 3 9.2% 3 Neutral 15 32.3% 4 4 33 83.1% 5 Strongly Agree 11 100.0% Item 4: My education has prepared me to use modern tools (CAD and computation tools) necessary for engineering practice. Mean: 2.72 Median: 3.00 Std. Dev.: 1.20 Resp. Rate: 65 (100.00%) 1 Strongly Disagree 12 18.5% 2 2 18 46.2% 3 Neutral 15 69.2% 4 4 16 93.8% 5 Strongly Agree 4 100.0% Item 5: My education has prepared me to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems. Mean: 4.11 Median: 4.00 Std. Dev.: 0.88 Resp. Rate: 65 (100.00%) 1 Strongly Disagree 1 1.5% 2 2 3 6.2% 3 Neutral 7 16.9% 4 4 31 64.6% 5 Strongly Agree 23 100.0% May. 29, 2009 GRADUATES Page 2
Item 6: My education has given me a good understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities. Mean: 3.65 Median: 4.00 Std. Dev.: 0.97 Resp. Rate: 65 (100.00%) 2 2 4 10.8% 3 Neutral 16 35.4% 4 4 32 84.6% 5 Strongly Agree 10 100.0% Item 7: My education has prepared me to communicate effectively, in both oral and written form. Mean: 3.68 Median: 4.00 Std. Dev.: 1.04 Resp. Rate: 65 (100.00%) 2 2 6 13.8% 3 Neutral 13 33.8% 4 4 30 80.0% Item 8: My education has prepared me to understand the impact of technology on society. Mean: 3.52 Median: 4.00 Std. Dev.: 0.91 Resp. Rate: 65 (100.00%) 1 Strongly Disagree 1 1.5% 2 2 9 15.4% 3 Neutral 17 41.5% 4 4 31 89.2% 5 Strongly Agree 7 100.0% Item 9: My education has provided me with the fundamentals for continuing learning throughout my life. Mean: 3.82 Median: 4.00 Std. Dev.: 0.93 Resp. Rate: 65 (100.00%) 2 2 1 6.2% 3 Neutral 14 27.7% 4 4 34 80.0% Item 10: My education has given me an appreciation of the societal context in which engineering is practiced. Mean: 3.55 Median: 4.00 Std. Dev.: 0.84 Resp. Rate: 65 (100.00%) 2 2 3 7.7% 3 Neutral 23 43.1% 4 4 31 90.8% 5 Strongly Agree 6 100.0% May. 29, 2009 GRADUATES Page 3
Item 11: The basic science component of my engineering education prepared me well for my major courses. Mean: 3.69 Median: 4.00 Std. Dev.: 0.94 Resp. Rate: 65 (100.00%) 2 2 6 12.3% 3 Neutral 12 30.8% 4 4 35 84.6% 5 Strongly Agree 10 100.0% Item 12: The basic mathematics component of my engineering education prepared me. Mean: 3.95 Median: 4.00 Std. Dev.: 0.97 Resp. Rate: 65 (100.00%) 2 2 2 7.7% 3 Neutral 8 20.0% 4 4 34 72.3% 5 Strongly Agree 18 100.0% Item 13: The lower division academic advising at the was good. Mean: 3.05 Median: 3.00 Std. Dev.: 1.18 Resp. Rate: 65 (100.00%) 1 Strongly Disagree 8 12.3% 2 2 13 32.3% 3 Neutral 19 61.5% 4 4 18 89.2% 5 Strongly Agree 7 100.0% Item 14: The computational facilities available for my coursework and projects were good. Mean: 3.74 Median: 4.00 Std. Dev.: 1.11 Resp. Rate: 65 (100.00%) 2 2 9 18.5% 3 Neutral 6 27.7% 4 4 31 75.4% 5 Strongly Agree 16 100.0% Item 15: Instructors were available to discuss course-related issues outside of class. Mean: 4.02 Median: 4.00 Std. Dev.: 0.85 Resp. Rate: 62 (95.38%) 1 Strongly Disagree 2 3.2% 2 2 2 6.5% 3 Neutral 4 12.9% 4 4 39 75.8% 5 Strongly Agree 15 100.0% May. 29, 2009 GRADUATES Page 4
Item 16: My courses included active learning experiences, such as discussion and team projects. Mean: 3.92 Median: 4.00 Std. Dev.: 0.86 Resp. Rate: 65 (100.00%) 1 Strongly Disagree 1 1.5% 2 2 4 7.7% 3 Neutral 9 21.5% 4 4 36 76.9% 5 Strongly Agree 15 100.0% Item 17: The upper division academic advising for the BAEM program was good. Mean: 3.35 Median: 4.00 Std. Dev.: 1.23 Resp. Rate: 65 (100.00%) 1 Strongly Disagree 8 12.3% 2 2 7 23.1% 3 Neutral 15 46.2% 4 4 24 83.1% 5 Strongly Agree 11 100.0% Item 18: My education provided me with a good understanding of engineering materials. Mean: 3.69 Median: 4.00 Std. Dev.: 0.99 Resp. Rate: 65 (100.00%) 2 2 7 15.4% 3 Neutral 6 24.6% 4 4 40 86.2% 5 Strongly Agree 9 100.0% Item 19: My education provided me with a good understanding of aerodynamics. Mean: 4.03 Median: 4.00 Std. Dev.: 0.88 Resp. Rate: 64 (98.46%) 1 Strongly Disagree 3 4.7% 2 2 1 6.3% 3 Neutral 3 10.9% 4 4 41 75.0% 5 Strongly Agree 16 100.0% Item 20: My education provided me with a good understanding of aerospace structures. Mean: 3.72 Median: 4.00 Std. Dev.: 1.02 Resp. Rate: 65 (100.00%) 2 2 5 12.3% 3 Neutral 12 30.8% 4 4 32 80.0% May. 29, 2009 GRADUATES Page 5
Item 21: My education provided me with a good understanding of aerospace propulsion systems. Mean: 3.97 Median: 4.00 Std. Dev.: 1.01 Resp. Rate: 65 (100.00%) 1 Strongly Disagree 4 6.2% 2 2 1 7.7% 3 Neutral 7 18.5% 4 4 34 70.8% 5 Strongly Agree 19 100.0% Item 22: My education provided me with a good understanding of atmospheric flight mechanics. Mean: 3.91 Median: 4.00 Std. Dev.: 1.02 Resp. Rate: 65 (100.00%) 1 Strongly Disagree 4 6.2% 2 2 2 9.2% 3 Neutral 7 20.0% 4 4 35 73.8% 5 Strongly Agree 17 100.0% Item 23: My education provided me with a good understanding of orbital mechanics and space flight. Mean: 3.75 Median: 4.00 Std. Dev.: 1.07 Resp. Rate: 65 (100.00%) 2 2 8 16.9% 3 Neutral 5 24.6% 4 4 35 78.5% 5 Strongly Agree 14 100.0% Item 24: My education provided me with a good understanding of flight dynamics and control. Mean: 3.61 Median: 4.00 Std. Dev.: 0.96 Resp. Rate: 64 (98.46%) 2 2 8 15.6% 3 Neutral 11 32.8% 4 4 35 87.5% 5 Strongly Agree 8 100.0% Item 25: The design experiences provided throughout the BAEM curriculum were good. Mean: 3.72 Median: 4.00 Std. Dev.: 1.06 Resp. Rate: 65 (100.00%) 2 2 8 15.4% 3 Neutral 12 33.8% 4 4 27 75.4% 5 Strongly Agree 16 100.0% May. 29, 2009 GRADUATES Page 6
Item 26: The intern and/or work experiences enhanced my education. Mean: 3.38 Median: 3.00 Std. Dev.: 1.14 Resp. Rate: 64 (98.46%) 1 Strongly Disagree 4 6.3% 2 2 9 20.3% 3 Neutral 23 56.3% 4 4 15 79.7% Item 27: The quality of laboratory facilities provided by the BAEM program was good. Mean: 2.66 Median: 3.00 Std. Dev.: 0.98 Resp. Rate: 65 (100.00%) 1 Strongly Disagree 7 10.8% 2 2 24 47.7% 3 Neutral 19 76.9% 4 4 14 98.5% 5 Strongly Agree 1 100.0% Item 28: The quality of computational facilities provided by the BAEM program was good. Mean: 3.34 Median: 4.00 Std. Dev.: 1.03 Resp. Rate: 64 (98.46%) 1 Strongly Disagree 5 7.8% 2 2 8 20.3% 3 Neutral 15 43.8% 4 4 32 93.8% 5 Strongly Agree 4 100.0% Item 29: The senior design courses improved my ability to work as part of a team. Mean: 4.02 Median: 4.00 Std. Dev.: 1.06 Resp. Rate: 63 (96.92%) 1 Strongly Disagree 4 6.3% 2 2 1 7.9% 3 Neutral 8 20.6% 4 4 27 63.5% 5 Strongly Agree 23 100.0% Item 30: The hands on laboratory experience provided me with a good understanding. Mean: 3.54 Median: 4.00 Std. Dev.: 1.05 Resp. Rate: 65 (100.00%) 2 2 9 16.9% 3 Neutral 19 46.2% 4 4 22 80.0% Item 31: When will you receive the BAEM degree from the? Mean: 1.02 Median: 1.00 Std. Dev.: 0.14 Resp. Rate: 51 (78.46%) 1 2009 (spring, summer, or fall) 50 98.0% 2 Other 1 100.0% May. 29, 2009 GRADUATES Page 7