Biology Questionnaire

SURVEY

As part of East Central University's assessment program, the Department of Biology is assessing the effectiveness of the ECU Biology Program. This survey is not graded but rather used by the Biology Department to review its degree programs and to make curricular and other changes as needed to improve the quality of education of Biology majors. As a key stakeholder in this Program, would you take a few minutes to answer the following survey items concerning the preparation of the program's graduates?

Please check all of the following that apply:

Graduating Senior

Alumni

Faculty

Clinical Laboratory Supervisor

Biology BS Major

Molecular Biology Major

Clinical Scientist Major

Biology Teacher Education Major

Please rate the program graduate in each of the following using this scale:

5
Far Above Average

4
Above Average

3
Average

2
Below Average

1
Far Below Average

N/A
Not Applicable

The Biology program has provided me with a competitive knowledge of the functioning and physiology of cells.

The Biology program has provided me with a competitive knowledge of gene structure and function.

The Biology program has provided me with a competitive knowledge of the interactions of organisms with their environment.

The Biology program has provided me with competency in skills and techniques required to conduct Biological research.

The Biology program has provided me with the ability to formulate hypotheses from existing circumstances.

The Biology program has provided me with the ability to use a hypothesis to design and implement scientific research to answer the hypothesis.

The Biology program has improved my ability to communicate effectively in writing.

The Biology program has improved my ability to communicate effectively in oral exchange with clients, co-workers, and superiors.

The Biology program has provided me with the appropriate expertise to be employed as a practicing biologist, health professional and/or biology teacher.

Based upon your knowledge, how would you rate the overall preparation of an ECU Biology BS degree program graduate compared to the preparation of graduates from other universities?

5
Better Prepared

3
About Equivalent

1
Less Prepared

Please provide us with your email address. It will be kept confidential.

Please feel free to make any comments including strengths and weaknesses, if any, of the preparation of Biology BS program graduates.