Electrical Engineering Technology (2EET) Student Survey


The College of Engineering is interested in hearing about your educational experiences at Penn State.  Please answer the following questions.  Your responses will be combined with other graduates and be used to improve education at Penn State.

Thank you for your help.


Background Information
 
1. What is your sex?
Male    Female

1.a. Which of the following best describes your status during the past year? (Please indicate both your student and employment descriptions)
Full-Time Student Part-Time Student  
Employed Full-Time Employed Part-Time Not Employed  

2. What is your campus location?
Abington Altoona Beaver Behrend Berks-Lehigh
Capital  (Schuykill) Delaware County DuBois Fayette Hazelton
McKeesport Mont Alto New Kensington Shenango Wilkes-Barre
Worthington Scranton York  
         
3. Please identify your ethnic group or nationality (optional)
White African-American Native American Asian Hispanic
Non-U.S. Citizen Permanent Resident Other  (Please list: )  
         
4. What is your cumulative GPA?
Below 2.0 2.0 to less than 2.5 2.5 to less than 3.0 3.0 to less than 3.5 3.5 or higher
         
5.  For each 3-credit course, about how many hours per week did you study during the past academic year?
None 1 to 10 11 to 20 21 to 30 30 or more
         
6.  How many hours per week, on average, did you work during the past academic year?
None 1 to 10 11 to 20 21 to 30 30 or more
         
7. At what academic level did you enter Penn State?
Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior  
         
8.  How many years ago did you enter Penn State?
One Two Three Four Five or more
         
9.  What are your plans after graduation?
Full-Time Work Full-Time Education Work and Part-Time Education Other (Please Specify )
         
10. If you are planning to work, please identify the status of your job:
Keeping Current Position Seeking New Position Have New Job Offer, Undecided Have Declined New Job Offer Have Accepted New Job Offer

Program Outcomes

The 2EET program has identified specific outcomes for the program.  In your opinion, how prepared are you to do each of the following? If you think these outcomes could be improved, please make your comment at the end of the survey.
         
1.  Apply basic knowledge in electronics, electrical circuit analysis, electrical machines, microprocessors, and programmable logic controllers.
Very Unprepared Unprepared Prepared Very prepared Unsure (Make Comment)
         
2.  Conduct experiments, and then analyze and interpret results.
Very Unprepared Unprepared Prepared Very prepared Unsure (Make Comment)
         
3.  Apply basic mathematical, scientific, and engineering concepts to technical problem solving.
Very Unprepared Unprepared Prepared Very prepared Unsure (Make Comment)
         
4.  Demonstrate a working knowledge of drafting and computer usage, including the use of one or more computer software packages for technical problem solving.
Very Unprepared Unprepared Prepared Very prepared Unsure (Make Comment)
         
5.  Communicate effectively orally, visually, and in writing.
Very Unprepared Unprepared Prepared Very prepared Unsure (Make Comment)
         
6.  Work effectively in teams.
Very Unprepared Unprepared Prepared Very prepared Unsure (Make Comment)
         
7.  Understand professional, ethical and social responsibilities.
Very Unprepared Unprepared Prepared Very prepared Unsure (Make Comment)
         
8.  Have a respect for diversity and a knowledge of contemporary professional, societal and global issues.
Very Unprepared Unprepared Prepared Very prepared Unsure (Make Comment)
         
9.  Recognize the need for lifelong learning and be prepared to continue your education through formal or informal study.
Very Unprepared Unprepared Prepared Very prepared Unsure (Make Comment)
         
10. Communicate effectively with fellow technicians, clinical professionals and other related professionals.
Very Unprepared Unprepared Prepared Very prepared Unsure (Make Comment)
         
11.  Have a commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement.
Very Unprepared Unprepared Prepared Very prepared Unsure (Make Comment)

Please use this space to make any comments that you may have regarding your experience here at Penn State:
Please use this space for suggestions and comments on improving this survey: