COURSE ASSESSMENT REPORT (CAR)
Revised 08/01/2011
Course Prefix, Number and Title: ENGR 110-Introduction to Renewable Energy
School/Unit: School of Sciences/Physical Science
Submitted by: Ann-Marie Vollstedt
Contributing Faculty:
Academic Year: 2011-2012
Complete and electronically submit your assessment report to your Department Chair/Coordinator/Director. As needed, please attach supporting documents and/or
a narrative description of the assessment activities in your program or discipline.
Course Outcomes
In the boxes below, summarize
the outcomes assessed in your
course during the year.
Outcome #1
The student will gain a broad
overview of the renewable
energy sources, through an
understanding of the
terminology, tasks and skills used
within this fast growing field.
Outcome # 2
The student will demonstrate
basic knowledge of renewable
energy use.
Outcome #3
The student will underscore their
knowledge of renewable energy
sources through presentations.
Assessment Measures
Assessment Results
Use of Results
Effect on Course
In the boxes below, summarize
the methods used to assess course
outcomes during the last year.
In the boxes below, summarize
the results of your assessment
activities during the last year.
In the boxes below, summarize
how you are or how you plan to
use the results to improve student
learning.
Based on the results of this
assessment, will you revise your
outcomes? If so, please
summarize how and why in the
boxes below:
Tests, quizzes, labs and written
assignments will be used to
evaluate student progress.
Tests scores were average with
many scores above a B.
I will use the lab and homework
samples to identify problems that
need to be addressed before the
midterm and final so I can focus
on those topics in a lecture prior
to students handing in work next
semester.
I will not revise my outcomes at
this time.
Pre and post objective questions
pertaining to energy terminology
had a high Hake gain.
A demonstration project will be
completed by each student to
illustrate his/her knowledge of
the subject.
All students completed projects
demonstrating their
understanding of Solar and Wind
energy as well as a computer
simulation project which requires
renewable energy optimization.
Students responded well to
projects and I will try to
incorporate one more into the
semester.
I will not revise my outcomes at
this time.
Students will create presentations
of case studies to a jury of
professionals in the field.
Students performed well in
presentations pertaining to
energy policy.
Student presentations should be
mixed with days when there are
guest speakers so they can have
professional feedback as well.
Student presentation days will
coincide with guest speaker days.
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COURSE ASSESSMENT REPORT (CAR)
Course Prefix, Number and Title: ENGR 110-Introduction to Renewable Energy
School/Unit: School of Sciences/Physical Science
Submitted by: Ann-Marie Vollstedt
Contributing Faculty:
Academic Year: 2011-2012
Please enter your name and date below to confirm you have reviewed this report:
Title
Name
Date
Department Chair/Coordinator/Director
Dave R. Boden
5/16/2012
Dean
Ted Plaggemeyer
6/4/2012
Vice President of Academic Affairs and Student Services
John G. Tuthill
8/6/2012
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COURSE ASSESSMENT REPORT (CAR)
Course Prefix, Number and Title: ENGR 110-Introduction to Renewable Energy
School/Unit: School of Sciences/Physical Science
Submitted by: Ann-Marie Vollstedt
Contributing Faculty:
Academic Year: 2011-2012
ENGR 110 is a hybrid class made up of traditional lecture, projects, and guest speakers aimed to introduce students to renewable energy and the government policies that affect
renewable energy production. Individually, students are responsible for homework assignments and two exams. Students work in groups of 4-5 to complete mini projects and
presentations. All of the required work is designed to help students to successfully understand the course outcomes.
In order to assess student progress in relation to course outcomes, I have students complete a pre and post course objectives quiz which evaluates their grasp of course objectives.
Additionally, I evaluate each of the assignments they turn in on an individual and group basis, provide feedback to students, and tailor future lectures to the needs of the students.
Assessing the exam and project results are the most helpful in evaluating whether course objectives are successfully being learned.
Question
Hake Gain
How much do politics affect the production of renewable energy sources?
Low G
Which of the following are NOT renewable energy sources?
Low G
T/F Energy demand is decreasing worldwide.
High G
T/F The population is decreasing Worldwide.
Low G
Which country is currently the leading developers of renewable energy?
Medium G
Of the western states, Nevada has the most of which of the following renewable energy sources
Low G
Define Energy, Power, Work
High G
I feel that I have a basic understanding of energy, renewable energy sources, and energy policy.
High G
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