CIV E 530 - OPEN-CHANNEL HYDRAULICS - DOCUMENTATION OF CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

Prepared by Dr. Victor M. Ponce

Semester
Improvement needed
Improvement actions
Spring 2013 A. Need to explain a little better how to solve critical flow problems (DA = 4.2) Review the equation of critical flow
B. The meaning of dynamic waves (DA = 4.3) Review the concept of dynamic wave
Fall 2013 A. Need to explain a little better how to solve critical flow problems (DA = 4.8) Noticeable improvement
B. The meaning of dynamic waves (DA = 4.7) Noticeable improvement
Spring 2014 A. Need to explain a little better how to solve critical flow problems (DA = 4.7) Statistically insignificant deviation
B. The meaning of dynamic waves (DA = 5.0) Perfect assessment; significant improvement

OVERALL COMMENTS:

  1. This class is a senior elective. The number of students is relatively small, due to three offerings per year (Fall, Spring, and Summer). This favors better communication with the students, which enhances the learning experience.

  2. Student comments have led to a deemphasis of the online videos, now used only as supplement to the in-class lectures. Students are able to review the lecture online before or after the class. Understanding has increased in the past three semesters of record.