Biosims Evaluations

biosims.pdf

Summary

Instructor Effectiveness: Doug Goodwin is noted for clear and effective presentation of material "most of the time" or "all of the time." Students find him engaging, knowledgeable, and patient, contributing to their understanding of complex topics.

Course Attendance: The majority of students attended the course frequently or most of the time, indicating consistent participation.

Overall Course Rating: Students generally rated the course as "very good" or "excellent," reflecting a positive reception to the course content and delivery.

Instructor Evaluation: Goodwin received "very good" to "excellent" evaluations consistently, highlighting his ability to maintain a supportive and engaging classroom environment.

Course Difficulty: Responses indicated the course was "sufficiently difficult," presenting challenging concepts as an engaging learning experience without being overwhelming.

Time Investment: Students typically spent between 1 and 4 hours per week on course-related activities, including reading, studying, and project work.

Class Participation: Participation varied, with most students indicating they sometimes or often engaged in discussions, suggesting an interactive classroom environment.

Suggestions and Improvements: Some feedback mentioned issues with clarity in course assignments and the platform used for submissions. A desire for more physical experiments and practical applications was noted.

Course Impact: The class was successful in increasing students’ knowledge and stimulating interest in the subject matter, with improvements noted in critical thinking and engagement with biotech and data intersections.

Informative and Useful Aspects: Lectures, reading materials, and hands-on activities like labs were cited as particularly informative and valuable for learning.

Overall Impressions: Students consistently praised Goodwin for being an engaging and supportive instructor, contributing positively to their educational experience. The course was often described as fun, informative, and inspiring.