WPI Computer Science Department

Computer Science Department
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Web Form for CS Alumni Survey

You have been carefully selected by the Computer Science Department to provide us with feedback about whether we are meeting our educational objectives. Even if you have responded to our request in the past, please take time to do it again to share your current opinions. Many thanks in advance for helping us.

Please use the form below to provide us with the information we need. Note that we are only concerned with the Undergraduate Computer Science program in this survey, so please answer accordingly. There are two parts to this survey. Once both are completed, click on 'Send Survey' below to submit your answers.


Year of B.S. degree:   

Part 1

Please indicate how important you think each of the following items are, and how well you feel that the Computer Science Department's undergraduate program prepared you in these areas.

At graduation, WPI's Computer Science students have achieved...

...an understanding of programming language concepts;
...knowledge of computer organization;
...an ability to analyze computational systems;
...knowledge of computer operating systems;
...an understanding of the foundations of computer science;
...an understanding of software engineering principles and the ability to apply them to software design;
...an understanding of human-computer interaction;
...completion of a large software project;
...knowledge of advanced computer science topics;
...an understanding of mathematics appropriate for computer science;
...knowledge of probability and statistics;
...an understanding of scientific principles;
...an ability to design experiments and interpret experimental data;
...an ability to undertake independent learning;
...an ability to locate and use technical information from multiple sources;
...an understanding of professional ethics;
...an understanding of the links between technology and society;
...an ability to participate effectively in a class or project team;
...an ability to communicate effectively in speech;
...an ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Part 2

Please indicate how important you think each of the following items are, and how well you feel that the Computer Science Department's undergraduate program prepared you for these objectives.

WPI's Computer Science Department graduates students who...

...achieve professional success due to their mastery of Computer Science theory and practice;
...become leaders in business, academia, and society due to a broad preparation in mathematics, science & engineering, communication, teamwork, and social issues;
...pursue lifelong learning and continuing professional development;
...use their understanding of the impact of technology on society for the benefit of humankind.


Click on 'Send Survey' below to submit your answers.
Many thanks for your help!

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