CIV E 445 - APPLIED HYDROLOGY - DOCUMENTATION OF CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

Prepared by Dr. Victor M. Ponce

Semester
Outcome
Items assessed
Improvement actions
Spring 2014 Outcome 1 First midterm: Water balance problem (DA = 4.0) Need to improve presentation to increase understanding of this important topic.
Outcome 6 First midterm: Horton formula problem (DA = 4.5) Emphasis and results are good.
Outcome 6 Second midterm: Convolution problem (DA = 4.5) Emphasis and results are good.
Outcome 6 Final Exam: Linear reservoir routing problem (DA = 4.3) Slight need to improve the presentation of this topic.
Outcome 6 Final Exam: Stream channel routing problem (DA = 4.9) Emphasis and results are excellent.
Outcome 9 Final Exam: Clark unit hydrograph problem (DA = 3.8) Results are poor; more emphasis needed for this topic.

OVERALL COMMENTS:

  1. This class is a senior elective. The number of students is relatively small. This favors better communication with the students, which enhances the learning experience.

  2. Student have access to the online videos, which can be used as supplement to the in-class lectures. Students are able to review the lecture online before or after the class.