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This semester I am attending at least one class taught by our new electrical engineering professors but you are the ones in the seats each class. Your opinion regarding these professors and your courses are extremely important for the continued growth and quality of our department. I know this survey is long but please take the time to complete it within a week of receipt. I am extremely grateful.

Thanks,
Dr. Buford

On Friday, April 2, 2010, I attended your Control Systems class. Please assist me in this evaluation by completing the following survey. Your responses are anonymous.
 
 
1. Did you attend class on Friday, 4/2/10? If no, skip to # 3.
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
 
2. Was the lecture on Friday typical of all classes?
 
Yes
 
No
 
Comment
 
 
 
 
3. Does class normally begin at the appointed time?
 
Yes
 
No
 
Comment
 
 
 
 
4. Does class normally end at the appointed time?
 
Yes
 
No
 
Comment
 
 
 
 
5. Approximate number of classes that have been cancelled by professor. (do not include snow days)
 
One
 
Two
 
Three
 
Four
 
Five
 
Six
 
Other (indicate number)
 
 
 
 
6. If professor missed class was there a substitute or project/activity assigned?
 
Yes
 
No
 
NA
 
 
 
7. The professor works problems in addition to the example problems in the book.
 
Yes
 
No
 
Comment
 
 
 
 
8. Describe the student interaction during class time.
   
 
 
 
9. How many major tests have you had this semester?
   
 
 
 
10. Does the professor keep his/her office hours?
 
Yes
 
No
 
Comment
 
 
 
 
11. Approximately, how many homework assignments have you had this semester?
 
At the conclusion of each lecture
 
At the conclusion of most topics
 
Homework rarely assigned
 
Less than 5 times
 
Comment
 
 
 
 
12. Approximately, how many quizzes have been administered this semester?
 
Eight to 10
 
Six to 8
 
Four to 6
 
Four or less
 
Comment
 
 
 
 
13. What is the average amount of time to become informed of your grade on graded work?
 
Next day
 
Next class period
 
Within a week
 
Over a week
 
Comment
 
 
 
 
14. Is most graded work returned (even if it is collected back the same class period)?
 
Yes
 
No
 
Comment
 
 
 
 
15. Has the professor brought “treats” to class?
 
Yes
 
No
 
Comments
 
 
 
 
16. What are the strengths of this professor?
   
 
 
 
17. What are the weaknesses of this professor?
   
 
 
 
18. Has the professor made mistakes in his/her lectures?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
 
19. If the answer to #18 is yes, does the professor acknowledge his/her mistakes?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
 
20. Are you confident the professor is knowledgeable in the subject area?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
21. Rank the following in terms of importance to you:
Extremely Very OK Somewhat Not
class is easy
all material in syllabus is covered
the course is as rigorous as other courses in our program
professor is friendly
professor is entertaining
 
 
22. Rank the following in terms of this class:
Extremely Very OK Somewhat Not
class is easy
all material in syllabus is covered
the course is as rigorous as other courses in our program
professor is friendly
professor is entertaining
 
 
The following are the objectives of this course. Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements based on what you have learned in this course.
Strongly Disagree Disagree Undecided Agree Strongly Agree
23. You are able to understand the basics of classical linear control theory.
24. You are able to write differential equations that describe linear time-invariant electrical systems.
25. You are able to write differential equations that describe linear time-invariant translational mechanical systems.
26. You are able to write differential equations that describe linear time-invariant rotational mechanical systems.
27. You are able to obtain the transfer functions for simple linear time-invariant electrical systems.
28. You are able to obtain the transfer functions for simple linear time-invariant translational mechanical systems.
29. You are able to obtain the transfer functions for simple linear time-invariant rotational mechanical systems.
30. You are able to simplify systems using block diagram methods.
31. You are able to simplify systems using signal flow reduction methods.
32. You are able to analyze the time response of linear systems.
Strongly Disagree Disagree Undecided Agree Strongly Agree
33. You are able to quantify the time response of linear systems.
34. You are able to determine the stability of a system using the Routh-Hurwitz criterion.
35. You are able to determine the steady-state error of a system.
36. You are able to produce a root locus plot using simple sketching rules.
37. You are able to produce root locus of linear systems using MATLAB.
38. You are able to produce Bode plots of linear systems using MATLAB.
39. You are able to produce the time response of linear systems using MATLAB.
40. You are able to determine the phase margin and gain margin using frequency response methods.
41. You are able to be divided into teams to complete an open-ended problem report that includes some elements of simple design of a P, PD, PI, or PID controller.
42. You are able to present the results of your project using Microsoft PowerPoint.
43. You are able to report the results of your project using Microsoft Word.
 
 
The syllabus states the following topics are covered in this course. Please indicate the level of coverage of these topics in lectures for this course.
Extreme Too much Adequate Not enough Not covered
44. Overview of control systems
45. Advantages and disadvantages of open loop
46. Advantages and disadvantages of closed loop systems
47. Mathematical modeling of electrical and mechanical systems
48. Mathematical modeling of translational mechanical systems
49. Mathematical modeling rotational mechanical systems
50. Linearization of non-linear functions about an operating point
51. Simplification of complex systems using block diagrams
52. Simplification of systems using signal flow graph reduction methods
53. Transient analysis of first order systems
Extreme Too much Adequate Not enough Not covered
54. Transient analysis of second order systems
55. Transient analysis of higher than second order system
56. Stability analysis
57. Root locus analysis
58. Introduction to P, PD, PI and PID design techniques
59. The use of MATLAB as an integral part of Control Systems analysis
 
 
 
60. Were there other topics covered in the class?
 
Yes
 
No
 
If yes, what topics?
 
 
 
 
61. If yes, were they relevant to Control Systems?
 
Yes
 
No
 
If no, please discuss:
 
 
 
 
62. In your opinion, is the atmosphere of the class a good positive learning environment?
 
Yes
 
No
 
Comment
 
 
 
 
63. Any last comments?
   
 
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