This document contains student evaluations of a chemistry course taught by Professor John Kinyanjui at UNLV. Overall, students gave the course and professor very positive reviews. Specifically: - Students overwhelmingly agreed that the professor was well-prepared, explanations were clear, he was available to help students, and he ensured they understood the material before moving on. - The majority of students felt the course objectives and expectations were clear, their grades accurately reflected their performance, and assessments covered material from the course. - Some students commented that the lab could be better integrated with lectures and suggested more office hours, but most said there was nothing that needed improving about the course. In general, evaluations showed students were

1. 15. List at least two positive things about this course • The instructor The way he laid out his lesson plan ■ Professor was unbelievable! One of the best professors i have ever taken at UNLV. • The lecture instructor made sure that all of his students understood the material. The material was challenging but not overbearing. • The teacher went over the material carefully and made sure everybody understood it, and he always gave help when needed • Very concerned with the progress of student's understanding and welfare in the course. Very informative and knowledgable about the subject. • He was a great teacher. He was always concerned about how well we were doing, and he was always available to help. • great for someone who has never taken chemistry and professor was very helpful and willing to explain what didn't make sense • learned a lot and got my pre-req done • Good power points • liked how professor K. went slowly over the parts the class had a hard time with and gave us study guides which were really helpful. also liked the availably the professor was and how we got informed with everything. • The teacher made it east to grasp the concepts • 1. The instructor goes over the lecture in great details. 2. This course is needed for my major, and the materials covered in this class is related to my future career. • he's very helpful when your lost & he makes things easy to understand • He is always make sure everybody follows him. His lecture is easy to understand even the concept is difficult. He makes things easier for us. Very good professor!! • The instructor gave a good understanding of the material that we were learning. He gave us numerous examples until we understood the concept. • The instructor always made sure that everyone understood everything by constantly asking and he made everything clear by providing as many examples as needed. • Professor always wanted to make sure the students were learning the course material. He would take the time to slowly explain things so that nobody got confused or fell behind. • the course was well organized and he would go off of what the students wanted and at their pace. • Dr. K was AWESOME! He was really concerned with whether or not I learned the material. Too bad the university is going to loose him as an instructor. Huge loss for the students. The lab and the lecture were both in line - what I learned in lecture was discussed in lab the same week. This did not always happen in my other science courses. • The learning checks on the power point presentation helped a lot. The professor was very helpful and was available when you needed help. He makes sure that we have many resources to get some additional help. He's very accommodating to students. ■ 1. Professor John was very clear on his objectives. 2. The class was very easy to understand. Report Date: 12/7/2009 3:01:28 PM © 2009 UNLV Center for Evaluation and Assessment Page 3 of 5

2. • the instructer really cared whether or not we were understanding the material before he moved on to a harder material. • Wonderful introduction to chemistry. In the past basic chemistry has been really scary for me, but the instructor was able to present in a way that made it accessible to me.Taught the best method ever for balancing equations. • to know about general chemistry and biological thing • Dr.K was knows his stuff and helps everyone to understant the materialGood pace • Dr. K was a great teacher. He really wanted us to learn the material and use it in everyday life. He also was always available when anyone needed help, he truly caredabout his students. • Easy to understand, interesting • 1. Dr. K was always willing to help students even if it was not during his office hours. Made sure you understood the topic (s) before you left the office. 2. Dr. K had detailed power points and went slow while explaining information. Always went over practice problems twice before he moved on. Always available forquestions. Made chemistry fun with real life examples and situations about nursing :) Great Professor:) Really makes you understand and knows his information. • 1. The instructor explained concepts clearly. 2. The instructor cared about students understanding the subject. 16. List at least two things that would improve this course. • Lab instructors that enjoy teaching to make sure that the material imparted in lab is grasped by the students. ■ Get rid of the Lab. Pointless. • The lab TA was not as helpful as I thought he would be. The lab material and set up was unclear and sometimes lacked proper equipement. • The material was presented a little too slow. At times a little boring • Make the labs further directly correlate with the material in lectures. Have more office hours. • should be offered on spring semester as well, lab scores were never uploaded on webcampus • n/a ■ labs could tie in better with class • none • The lab had really nothing to do with lecture. I found it not useful • N/A • absolutely nothing, he is a wonderful teacher • There are none. • n/a • More options as to when I could take the course. I realize budgets are tight, but so is my schedule with work and other classes. Report Date: 12/7/2009 3:01:28 PM © 2009 UNLV Center for Evaluation and Assessment Page 4 of 5

3. • It was a great class. I wish he was also teaching Chem 111. • Nothing, this is a really good class to take! I would recommend this to anyone who needs to take this class. • none • More time too learn all the material Use the projector to when practicing equations • If the lab was more integrated with the lecture, and if the lab teachers were easier to understand then this would be a perfect course. • N/A • 1. A book that is not so confusing. Some of the material in the book is worded strange and hard to understand from the lecture. 2. More practice problems at the end of the power points. Since the book is confusing it is hard to pick out which practice problems corresponded to the practice exercises. • 1. The lab class could of gone better by the instructor being more involved. Report Date: 12/7/2009 3:01:28 PM ©2009 UNLV Center for Evaluation and Assessment Page 5 of 5

4. I Class: CHEM-110 Description: CHEM HEALTH SCIENCES I Instructor: JOHN KINYANJUI UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA LAS VEGAS Section: 001 Center for Evaluation and Assessment Semester: Fall 2009 Overall Averages Question Disagree Unsure Agree Strongly Count I StDev No Strongly I ,'■"■■ I Agree Answer I Disagree This course increased my knowledge.The course objectives were clear. 41 0.480 4.659 5 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 34.15% 65.85% 41 0.435 4.756 5 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 24.39% 75.61% The course provided sufficient oppotunity for me to learn.This course challenged me intellectually. 41 0.488 4.634 5 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 36.59% 63.41% 41 0.673 4.439 5 0.00% 0.00% 2.44% 2.44% 43.90% 51.22% My grades adequately reflected the quality of my performance inthis course. 41 0.674 4.537 5 0.00% 0.00% 2.44% 2.44% 34.15% 60.98% The instructor was well prepared for each session.The instructor's explanations were clear. 41 0.461 4.707 5 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 29.27% 70.73% 41 0.435 4.756 5 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 24.39% 75.61% g The instructor was concerned with whether or not the students learned the material. 41 0.527 4.854 5 0,00% 0.00% 2.44% 0.00% 7.32% 90.24% 41 0.475 4.780 5 0.00% 0.00% 9 The instructor was available for consultation with students. 0.00% 2.44% 17.07% 80.49% 10 The instructor's expectations for assignments were clear.11The instructor's assessments reflected what was covered in the 41 0.512 4.707 5 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 2.44% 24.39% 73.17% 41 0.435 4.756 5 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 24.39% 75.61% course. j2 The instructor made a significant impact on my understanding of course content. 41 0.461 4.707 5 0.00% 0,00% 0.00% 0.00% 29.27% 70.73% 13 OVERALL INSTRUCTOR EVALUATION In general, this instructor is a good teacher. 41 0.358 4.854 5 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 14.63% 85.37% 14 The laboratory was well integrated with the lecture. (Leave blank if not applicable.) 39 1.097 4 179 5 4.88% 2.44% 9.76% 4.88% 29.27% 48.78% Overall Averages 41 0.581 4.668 5 0.35% 0.17% 1.22% 1.05% 26.66% 70.56% Report Date: 12/7/2009 3:01:28 PM © 2009 UNLV Center for Evaluation and Assessment Page 1 of 5

5. Learning Ratings Question Djsagree unsure Agree Strongly Count StDev No Strongly I ! Agree Answer I Disagree 1 This course increased my knowledge. 41 0.480 4.659 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 34.15% 65.85% 3 The course provided sufficient opportunity for me to learn. 41 0.488 4.634 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 36.59% 63.41% 4 This course challenged me intellectually. 41 0.673 4.439 0.00% 0.00% 2.44% 2.44% 43.90% 51.22% Yl The instructor made a significant impact on my understanding of course content. 41 0.461 4.707 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 29.27% 70.73% Overall Averages 41 0.537 4.610 0.00% 0.00% 0.61% 0.61% 35.98% 62.80% ':' ' ' ■■■': ' ::.;-.:; Assessment RatingsQuestion Count StDev No Strongly Disagree gnsiire Age<i Sb-ongly I ! Agree Answer I Disagree 2 The course objectives were clear. 41 0.435 4.756 0.00% 0.00% 000% 0.00% 24.39% 75.61% 5 My grades adequately reflected the quality of my performance in 41 0.674 4.537 0.00% 0.00% 2.44% 2.44% 34.15% 60.98% this course. 10 The instructor's expectations for assignments were clear. 41 0.512 4.707 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 2.44% 24.39% 73.17% jj The instructor's assessments reflected what was covered in the course. 41 0.435 4.756 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 24.39% 75.61% Overall Averages 41 0,526 4.689 0.00% 0.00% 0.61% 1.22% 26.83% 71.34% Instructor Ratings Disagree Unsure Agee Strongly Count I StDev No Strongly i I i Agree Answer Disagree 6 The instructor was well prepared for each session. 41 0.461 4.707 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 29.27% 70.73% 7 The instructor's explanations were clear. 41 0.435 4.756 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 24.39% 75.61% g The instructor was concerned with whether or not the students learned the material. 41 0.527 4.854 0.00% 0.00% 2.44% 0.00% 7.32% 90.24% 9 The instructor was available for consultation with students.Overall Averages 41 0.475 4.780 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 2.44% 17.07% 80.49% 41 0.474 4.774 0.00% 0.00% 0.61% 0.61% 19.51% 79.27% Report Date: 12/7/2009 3:01:28 PM © 2009 UNLV Center for Evaluation and Assessment Page 2 of 5