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

Fall 2014 A. Continue to have problems on how to solve a gradually varied subcritical flow problem (DA = 4.3) Statistically significant deviation

B. Continue to have problems on how to solve a gradually varied supercritical flow problem (DA = 4.0) Statistically significant deviation

Spring 2015 A. Noticeable improvement on the grasping of how to solve a gradually varied subcritical flow problem (DA = 4.5) Statistically significant improvement

B. Noticeable improvement on the grasping of how to solve a gradually varied supercritical flow problem (DA = 4.5) Statistically significant improvement

OVERALL COMMENTS:

This class is a senior elective. The number of students is relatively small, due to four offerings per year (Fall, Spring, and Summer, and SDSU Panama). This favors better communication with the students, which may enhance the learning experience.
The teaching in lecture/lab mode over the past four semesters has enhanced understanding of the material.
Using the online videos, students are able to review the lecture before and/or after the class. Understanding of the material has tended to increase in the past five semesters of record.