Infectious Diseases Microbiology, PH 665

Overall Rating = .97

The highest ranked answer was:

I gained a good understanding of concepts/principles in this field

This course was applicable to my future goals

I learned to apply the concepts of this course to real situations

I developed the ability to solve real problems in this field

This course was helpful in developing new public health skills

I have become more competent in this subject area during this course

The lowest ranked answer was:

none

Most valuable aspects of course:

Case studies

Least valuable aspects of course:

none

Suggestions to improve course:

More time answering short answer questions on exams

Would you recommend continuing to offer this course as a part of the MPH Degree?

Yes

Needs Assessment and Program Plan, PH 649

Overall Rating = .95

The highest ranked answer was:

The course was a valuable contribution to my education

The instructor frequently discussed recent developments related to the subject matter

The instructor gives clear explanations

I learned to apply the concepts of this course to real situations

The lowest ranked answer was:

None

Most valuable aspects of course:

Hands on experience writing grants. Learning to do this methodically was great

Working with the Non Profit Organizations

Least valuable aspects of course:

Discussions about the elderly while very interesting and helped me see the long range life span was the least useful as my field is young children

Suggestions to improve course:

If this course is to be provided to MCH students, less emphasis on the elderly might be better with greater emphasis on Peterson's book. Discussion should continue to include the elderly and the issues they face as well as how we should approach "aging in youth".

Would you recommend continuing to offer this course as a part of the MPH Degree?

Yes

Computer Applications, PH 658

Overall Rating = .93

The highest ranked answer was:

This course was applicable to my future goals

I learned to apply the concepts of this course to real situations

The instructor gives clear explanations

The course objectives were clear

The course was a valuable contribution to my education

The lowest ranked answer was:

None of significance

Most valuable aspects of course:

Analytical aspect, learning computer programs, having an excellent TA

Least valuable aspects of course:

none

Suggestions to improve course:

Have Dr. Streveler from ICS as a guest speaker, more data sets to work with

Would you recommend continuing to offer this course as a part of the MPH Degree?

Yes

Epidemiology I, PH 663

Overall Rating = .92

The highest ranked answer was:

The instructor gives clear explanations

The instructor was well organized and prepared for each session

The lowest ranked answer was:

The guest speakers contributed significantly to this course

Most valuable aspects of course:

Lectures were very well organized, excellent teacher, exposure to epidemiology, clear & concise handouts

Least valuable aspects of course:

none

Suggestions to improve course:

Add more examples, more comprehensive textbook

Would you recommend continuing to offer this course as a part of the MPH Degree?

Yes

Analytical Approaches to MCH, PH 647

Overall Rating = .91

The highest ranked answer was:

The instructor is willing to meet and help students outside of class

The instructor was well organized and prepared for each session

The guest speakers contributed significantly to this course

The lowest ranked answer was:

The instructor sets high standards for students

Most valuable aspects of course:

Guest speakers, class presentations, class discussions

Least valuable aspects of course:

Some of the exam questions were confusing

Suggestions to improve course:

More regularly scheduled breaks during the class to keep people alert, improve on exam questions, more exposure to data and graphs.

Would you recommend continuing to offer this course as a part of the MPH Degree?

Yes

Epidemiological Study Design Critique, PH 661

Overall Rating = .91

The highest ranked answer was:

The course objectives were clear

The instructor gives clear explanations

The lowest ranked answer was:

None of significance

Most valuable aspects of course:

Discussions, variety of papers

Least valuable aspects of course:

none

Suggestions to improve course:

More organized discussion of papers

Would you recommend continuing to offer this course as a part of the MPH Degree?

Yes

Environmental Determinants of Health, PH 681

Overall Rating = .84

The highest ranked answer was:

The instructor treated students fairly

The instructor is willing to meet and help students outside of class

The course objectives were clear

The lowest ranked answer was:

This course was helpful in developing new public health skills

The course was a valuable contribution to my education

I have become more competent in this subject area during this course

Most valuable aspects of course:

Knowledge on environmental health pollutants, guest speakers, class activities, group discussions

Least valuable aspects of course:

Risk assessment, too much material for one semester

Suggestions to improve course:

More topics on environmental issues in developing countries, more time with group projects

Would you recommend continuing to offer this course as a part of the MPH Degree?

Yes

Social Sciences and Public Health, PH 623

Overall Rating = .83

The highest ranked answer was:

The instructor treated students fairly

The instructor gives clear explanations

The instructor is willing to meet and help students outside of class

The instructor was well organized and prepared for each session

The course objectives were clear

The lowest ranked answer was:

I developed the ability to solve real problems in this field

Most valuable aspects of course:

Writing a final paper, class presentation, behavioral models,

Least valuable aspects of course:

Final exam and reading work load

Suggestions to improve course:

Split up final exam material, add group activities, provide handouts for each model, more discussion of models, decrease work load

Would you recommend continuing to offer this course as a part of the MPH Degree?

Yes

Biostatistics I, PH 655

Overall Rating = .81

The highest ranked answer was:

The instructor was well organized and prepared for each session

The instructor treated students fairly

The lowest ranked answer was:

I learned to apply the concepts of this course to real situations

I developed the ability to solve real problems in this field

The instructor frequently discussed recent developments related to the subject matter

Most valuable aspects of course:

Practice problems, class handouts,

Least valuable aspects of course:

none

Suggestions to improve course:

Applied statistics, it is difficult to know how to use the things we learned, review statistics in journal articles

Would you recommend continuing to offer this course as a part of the MPH Degree?

Yes

Biostatistics III, PH 747

Overall Rating = .80

The highest ranked answer was:

The instructor is willing to meet and help students outside of class

The instructor treated students fairly

The lowest ranked answer was:

This course was helpful in developing new public health skills

I have become more competent in this subject area during this course

The instructor gives clear explanations

Most valuable aspects of course:

Homework assignments

Least valuable aspects of course:

Textbook, attending the lectures

Suggestions to improve course:

Review homework assignments in class, come to class organized, dismiss class on time instead of going over 15 minutes every class lecture

Would you recommend continuing to offer this course as a part of the MPH Degree?

Most students said yes. However a small minority said no because if time was better managed all the material could have been covered in 2 semesters.

Fundamentals of Health Administration, PH 602

Overall Rating = .77

The highest ranked answer was:

I have become more competent in this subject area during this course.

The course was a valuable contribution to my education.

The lowest ranked answer was:

I learned to apply the concepts of this course to real situations.

developed the ability to solve real problems in this field.

Most valuable aspects of course:

Textbook, PowerPoint handouts, lab assignments

Least valuable aspects of course:

Instructor rambling during the lecture, lectures in general

Suggestions to improve course:

Work of pacing lectures, have more group discussions, less work, quizzes before lectures because lectures did not help with quizzes

Would you recommend continuing to offer this course as a part of the MPH Degree?

Yes