A Student Survey of a Web-based Distance Learning Engineering Course.doc

A Student Survey of a Web-based Distance Learning Engineering Course
Scott Schultz1
Abstract – In this paper, results of a student survey are presented for a web-based distance learning engineering course taught at Mercer University. All students who took the course felt the course was appropriate for distance learning and would mend the course to fellow classmates. However, they felt only about 10-15% of engineering courses could viably be taught through distance learning. Students cited flexibility and convenience as the primary advantages for distance learning. Additional survey questions focused on the value of various electronic materials used during the course.

INTRODUCTION
In this paper, results of a student survey of a web-based distance learning course are presented. The purpose of the survey was to obtain feedback about student likes and dislikes of an Engineering Economy and Project Management course taught 100% on-line. This was a first-time offering of this course and the first time the instructor has taught a fully on-line course. The survey attempts to capture student feedback of their experience with this course in particular and their feelings of on-line course offerings in general.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course consists of two distinct topics. About 80% of the course is devoted to Engineering Economy. The course text is “Engineering Economy”[Blank a