FACULTY COURSE ASSESSMENT REPORT

Computer Science and Engineering  2019-20

 

CS 161 Design and Analysis of Algorithms

 

Academic Term:   Fall 2019                       Instructor:   Shindler, Michael

 

Student Outcome Indicators (evaluations of CSE students only):

 

For each student outcome indicator, identify (1) the assignment (which quiz, quiz problem, exam problem, or project) was used to assess that indicator, (2) the maximum score possible on that assignment, (3) the performance standard for that assignment expressed in points and also as a percentage of max, (4) the number of CSE students who were assessed on that assignment, (5) the average score achieved by them expressed in points and percentage of max, and (6) the number and percentage of CSE students who achieved the performance standard.

 

This course assesses Outcome Indicators C1a, C2a, C2b.

 

C1a – Students have an ability to analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other disciplines to identify solutions

C2a – Students have an ability to design and implement a computing solution to meet computing requirements

C2b – Students have an ability to evaluate a computing solution to determine whether it meets computing requirements

 


Student Outcome Indicator

Assignm't used for assessing students

Max score avail

Performance standard score and %  of Max

# of  CSE students tested

Average score and %  of Max

# and %  of CSE students who met the standard

  C1a

Exam 1, Q7

6  

3=50%

26

3.77=62.8%

18=69%

  C2a

Exam 2, Q4

10  

6=60%

26

7.27=72.7%

19=73%

  C2b

Final, Q2a

3  

3=100%

26

3=100%

26=100%

 

What changes did you make in this course based on previous assessment results?

 

This was my first time teaching CompSci 161.

 

What recommendations do you have for improving the course the next time it is taught?

 

I think I could have organized my topics better

 

What recommendations do you have, if any, regarding prerequisite courses or other ways to improve student preparation for this course?

 

I think determining which common material from the prerequisites we expect them to remember and having a review packet might help. I could write this up if the department wants it to happen.

 

Note any Outcome Indicators for which under 70% of CSE students met the standard. What are the plans to address these issues?

 

I think the difference between making 70% hit the mark on the Exam 1 question versus the miss is attributable to noise at this sample size.