MO8004 VT2017 Answer Count: 7 1. What was the best aspect of the course? What was the best aspect of the course? Improvement of fortran programming skill, gain some knowledge from several phenomenon, improvement in writing scientific report Lära sig programmering. Bra att man fick en kod att utgå ifrån. That it was like a sum-up course of many phenomena discussed in previous course which gave a wider picture of large-scale circulation. learning the theory Det bästa var att få se hur en relativt simpel kod (baserad på enkla ekvationer) vara kraftfull, att kunna modellera verkliga cirkulationsföreteelser. Djupare förståelse för SWE genom visualisering/modellering The combination of learning theory and making it 'real' in modeling. That it so closely follows on the Numerical methods class. 2. What improvements would you suggest in the course? What improvements would you suggest in the course? I wish that the theory which will be used in the laboratory can be explained much deeper Väldigt intensiv kurs, vilket inte underlättar inlärning. Skulle vara bra om en fick lite andrum. Att programmera, skriva rapport och göra presentation sista veckan var inte optimalt. Speciellt inte för dom som skulle presentera gyre-labbarna. Mer information om presentation på förhand skulle ha varit bra. Would be more fair if all or none would get feedback on the report the would present. It is a gap in some labs between the theory (from lectures and theory) and the knowledge need to analyze the results. more time to go through the right/most correct answers for the labs. The lectures should have more emphasis on the numerics and less on the theory how everything works in the real life. Not enough time to trying to make a proper search on the internet or other sources if there's a new lab every week. Examinationen. Det finns viss problematik kring att labbrapporter betygsätts liksom innan man vet vad syftet med labbrapporten var: vilka koncept man borde gått igenom osv. Här hade laborationsbeskrivningarna kunnat utökas till att inkludera även centrala begrepp. Korta rapport-mallen istället för långa. Same amount of theory but deeper - closer to the numerics. Like, what issues can one expect while examining Kelvin waves, why. How is this solved in more complex models. Though I can understand the need for the time spent on the basics of the theory. 3. What advice would you like to give to future course participants? What advice would you like to give to future course participants? Time management is important to keep you focus on the courses and personal life Samarbeta mycket. if you get stuck in coding or analyzing the pictures, ask the others Gör klart koden snabbt, och spara bilderna/resultaten snabbt. Låt dig själv ha god tid till att tänka ut vad resultaten betyder. Börja effektivt från dag 1 Use all lab hours, keep up with the pace of the course. 4. Other comments Other comments Att behöva studera mycket och intensivt är inte ekvivalent med att lära sig mycket. Inlärning främjas av lite andrum. Very good help from Sara figuring out the intricacies when looking deeper in the analysis.
5. Overall impression Overall I am satisfied with this course 4 2 (28.6%) Don't know 0 (0.0%) Comment on the overall impression The courses is well managed however I believe that student needs more time in class to discuss about fundamental theory in laboratory work 6. Student contribution I am satisfied with my own effort in the course I am satisfied with my own effort in the course 3 0 (0.0%) 4 4 (57.1%) 5 Completely 1 (14.3%) Don't know 2 (28.6%)
I took responsibility for my own learning in the course I took responsibility for my own learning in the course 4 2 (28.6%) Don't know 0 (0.0%) Comment on your contribution It was intense and a lot of work, but thanks to it being modeling and not hammering in a lot of theory it was ok. 7. Work load Indicate how many hours per week on average you have spent on the course, including self-studies and scheduled study time <5 0 (0.0%) 5-15 0 (0.0%) 15-25 0 (0.0%) 25-35 0 (0.0%) 35-45 4 (57.1%) 45-55 3 (42.9%) >55 0 (0.0%) Comment on the work load Kursen är i överlag intensiv. I omväxling till andra kurser som annars är relativt långsamma fram tills salstentan så uppskattade jag denna. För stor
8. Clear aims It was clear to me what I was expected to learn It was clear to me what I was expected to learn 3 4 (57.1%) 5 Completely 2 (28.6%) I felt that the course content and teaching methods were relevant to the learning outcomes I felt that the course content and teaching methods were relevant to the learning outcomes 4 3 (42.9%) 5 Completely 1 (14.3%) Not relevant 1 (14.3%)
The examination tested how well I had achieved the learning outcomes The examination tested how well I had achieved the learning outcomes Not relevant 1 (14.3%) The course corresponded to my expectations The course corresponded to my expectations 3 3 (42.9%)
I feel that I will have use of what I have learnt after my studies I feel that I will have use of what I have learnt after my studies 2 1 (14.3%) 3 1 (14.3%) 4 2 (28.6%) Comment on the aims Det var i viss mån inte tydligt vad jag förväntades lära mig förrän jag fick tillbaka en rättad labbrapport, och då var ju betyget redan satt. 9. Good teaching The course prerequisites were sufficient to follow the course The course prerequisites were sufficient to follow the course 3 0 (0.0%) 4 3 (42.9%) 5 Completely 4 (57.1%)
I felt that the course was well structured I felt that the course was well structured 2 1 (14.3%) 3 1 (14.3%) 4 3 (42.9%) 5 Completely 2 (28.6%) I felt that the teachers have helped me to reach the learning outcomes I felt that the teachers have helped me to reach the learning outcomes 3 1 (14.3%) 4 2 (28.6%) Not relevant 1 (14.3%)
I could understand what was being taught I could understand what was being taught 4 2 (28.6%) I have received constructive feedback on my performance I have received constructive feedback on my performance 2 1 (14.3%) 3 0 (0.0%) 4 3 (42.9%)
I was encouraged to reflect on my learning during the course I was encouraged to reflect on my learning during the course 3 1 (16.7%) 4 1 (16.7%) 5 Completely 3 (50.0%) Not relevant 1 (16.7%) Total 6 (100.0%) The course material helped me in my work to achieve the learning outcomes (literature, e-resources etc.) The course material helped me in my work to achieve the learning outcomes (literature, e-resources etc.) 1 Not at all 1 (14.3%) 2 1 (14.3%) 3 0 (0.0%) 5 Completely 2 (28.6%) Not relevant 2 (28.6%) Comment on the teaching Skulle ha underlättat att få tillbaka rättade labbar innan presentationen. Not completely satisfied by the course material as some basic and important fact could not be found in the literature. really hard to find information about certain themes (not all of the themes) on the internet
10. Administration and study environment I felt that the course was well organized I felt that the course was well organized 4 3 (42.9%) 5 Completely 2 (28.6%) I have been able to find the information I felt I needed before and during the course I have been able to find the information I felt I needed before and during the course 3 3 (42.9%)
I was able to get support when I needed it I was able to get support when I needed it 3 0 (0.0%) 5 Completely 6 (85.7%) Comment on the administration and study environment Sara did a real good job Kursutvärderingen skickades ut lite sent? 11. Please let us know if you feel that students has not been treated with respect or has been discriminated against. Please let us know if you feel that students has not been treated with respect or has been discriminated against. Vet ej. Nej