FK5023 - Atomic and Molecular Physics Respondents: 30 Answer Count: 12 Answer Frequency: 40.00 % 5. Overall impression Overall I am satisfied with this
course Number of Responses
1 Not at all 0 (0.0%) 2 1 (8.3%) 3 4 (33.3%) 4 2 (16.7%) 5 Completely 5 (41.7%) Don't know 0 (0.0%) Total 12 (100.0%) 6. Student contribution I am satisfied with my own effort in the course I am satisfied with my own effort
in the course Number of Responses
1 Not at all 0 (0.0%) 2 0 (0.0%) 3 1 (9.1%) 4 5 (45.5%) 5 Completely 5 (45.5%) Don't know 0 (0.0%) Total 11 (100.0%)
I took responsibility for my own learning in the course
I took responsibility for my own
learning in the course ResponsesNumber of
1 Not at all 0 (0.0%) 2 0 (0.0%) 3 2 (16.7%) 4 5 (41.7%) 5 Completely 5 (41.7%) Don't know 0 (0.0%) Total 12 (100.0%) 7. Work load Indicate how many hours per week on average you have spent on the course, including self-studies and scheduled
study time Number ofResponses
<5 0 (0.0%) 5-15 2 (18.2%) 15-25 5 (45.5%) 25-35 3 (27.3%) 35-45 0 (0.0%) 45-55 1 (9.1%) >55 0 (0.0%) Total (100.0%)11 8. Clear aims It was clear to me what I was expected to learn It was clear to me what I was
expected to learn ResponsesNumber of
1 Not at all 0 (0.0%) 2 2 (16.7%) 3 1 (8.3%) 4 7 (58.3%) 5 Completely 2 (16.7%) Don't know/ Not relevant 0 (0.0%) Total 12 (100.0%) I felt that the course content and teaching methods were relevant to the learning outcomes I felt that the course content and teaching methods were relevant to the
learning outcomes Number ofResponses
1 Not at all 0 (0.0%) 2 0 (0.0%) 3 3 (25.0%) 4 3 (25.0%) 5 Completely 5 (41.7%) Don't know/
The examination tested how well I had achieved the learning outcomes
The examination tested how well I had
achieved the learning outcomes ResponsesNumber of
1 Not at all 0 (0.0%) 2 0 (0.0%) 3 2 (16.7%) 4 5 (41.7%) 5 Completely 4 (33.3%) Don't know/ Not relevant 1 (8.3%) Total 12 (100.0%) The course corresponded to my expectations The course corresponded to my
expectations Number of Responses
1 Not at all 1 (8.3%) 2 1 (8.3%) 3 2 (16.7%) 4 1 (8.3%) 5 Completely 6 (50.0%) Don't know/ Not relevant 1 (8.3%) Total 12 (100.0%) I feel that I will have use of what I have learnt after my studies I feel that I will have use of what I
have learnt after my studies ResponsesNumber of
1 Not at all 0 (0.0%) 2 1 (8.3%) 3 2 (16.7%) 4 5 (41.7%) 5 Completely 3 (25.0%) Don't know/ Not relevant 1 (8.3%) Total 12 (100.0%)
9. Good teaching
The course prerequisites were sufficient to follow the course
The course prerequisites were
sufficient to follow the course Number of Responses
1 Not at all 0 (0.0%) 2 1 (8.3%) 3 1 (8.3%) 4 1 (8.3%) 5 Completely 7 (58.3%) Don't know/ Not relevant 2 (16.7%) Total 12 (100.0%) I felt that the course was well structured I felt that the course was well
structured Number of Responses
1 Not at all 1 (8.3%) 2 1 (8.3%) 3 5 (41.7%) 4 4 (33.3%) 5 Completely 1 (8.3%) Don't know/ Not relevant 0 (0.0%) Total 12 (100.0%) I felt that the teachers have helped me to reach the learning outcomes I felt that the teachers have helped me
to reach the learning outcomes ResponsesNumber of
1 Not at all 0 (0.0%) 2 1 (9.1%) 3 1 (9.1%) 4 3 (27.3%) 5 Completely 6 (54.5%) Don't know/ Not relevant 0 (0.0%) Total 11 (100.0%) I could understand what was being taught I could understand what was
being taught ResponsesNumber of
1 Not at all 0 (0.0%)
2 2 (16.7%)
3 3 (25.0%)
4 5 (41.7%)
I have received constructive feedback on my performance
I have received constructive
feedback on my performance ResponsesNumber of
1 Not at all 1 (8.3%) 2 4 (33.3%) 3 2 (16.7%) 4 3 (25.0%) 5 Completely 2 (16.7%) Don't know/ Not relevant 0 (0.0%) Total 12 (100.0%) I was encouraged to reflect on my learning during the course I was encouraged to reflect on my
learning during the course Number of Responses
1 Not at all 1 (8.3%) 2 3 (25.0%) 3 4 (33.3%) 4 1 (8.3%) 5 Completely 3 (25.0%) Don't know/ Not relevant 0 (0.0%) Total 12 (100.0%) The course material helped me in my work to achieve the learning outcomes (literature, e-resources etc.) The course material helped me in my work to achieve the learning outcomes
(literature, e-resources etc.) Number ofResponses
1 Not at all 0 (0.0%) 2 2 (16.7%) 3 2 (16.7%) 4 4 (33.3%) 5 Completely 4 (33.3%) Don't know/ Not relevant 0 (0.0%) Total (100.0%)12 10. Administration and study environment I felt that the course was well organized I felt that the course was well
organized Number of Responses
1 Not at all 1 (8.3%) 2 3 (25.0%) 3 1 (8.3%) 4 2 (16.7%) 5 Completely 4 (33.3%) Don't know/ Not relevant 1 (8.3%) Total 12 (100.0%)
I have been able to find the information I felt I needed before and during the course
I have been able to find the information I felt I needed before and during the
course Number ofResponses
1 Not at all 0 (0.0%) 2 1 (8.3%) 3 4 (33.3%) 4 3 (25.0%) 5 Completely 4 (33.3%) Don't know/ Not relevant 0 (0.0%) Total (100.0%)12 I was able to get support when I needed it I was able to get support when I
needed it ResponsesNumber of
1 Not at all 0 (0.0%) 2 2 (16.7%) 3 1 (8.3%) 4 3 (25.0%) 5 Completely 5 (41.7%) Don't know/ Not relevant 1 (8.3%) Total 12 (100.0%) 12. What do you think about the lectures given in this course? What do you think about the lectures
given in this course? Number of Responses
Very good 4 (33.3%)
Good 3 (25.0%)
Acceptable 5 (41.7%)
13. What do you think about the laborations given in this course?
What do you think about the
laborations given in this course? ResponsesNumber of
Very good 1 (8.3%) Good 5 (41.7%) Acceptable 4 (33.3%) Bad 2 (16.7%) Very bad 0 (0.0%) No opinion 0 (0.0%) Total 12 (100.0%) 14. Did the course inspire you to study Atomic and Molecular Physics in further detail? Did the course inspire you to study Atomic and Molecular Physics in further
detail? ResponsesNumber of
Yes 6 (50.0%)
No 3 (25.0%)
No opinion 3 (25.0%)
Course responsible
Richard Thomas and Henning Zettergren
Number of students taking the exam (2018-10-29): 22 Number of students passing the course: 21
Distribution of grades A-Fx:
A: 10%, B: 19%, C 33 %, D 19%, E 19%, Fx 0%
Description of changes compared to the last time the course was given
No major changes regarding the course content and teaching material. Unfortunately, due to scheduling conflicts with several other courses, the course timetable was only fixed quite late in the day, and the seminars and laboratory exercises were not as
regularly scheduled for maximum efficiency and learning. New teacher: Henning Zettergren replaced Åsa Larson.
Course strengths according to the students
The seminars: A mixture of lectures, clicker questions, group discussions, and problem solving activities.
To have two teachers during the seminars. Interesting subject.
Course weaknesses according to the students
The dynamic schedule, it would be better to finish what is planned each day.
Some students thought that too much time was spent on the worksheet problems and the group discussions.
Confusing to have different schedules available at different places (Mondo and Fysikum web page)
A few students felt that some groups didn’t get a lot of help from the teachers, while other groups got a lot of help.
The course material available on Mondo could be structured in a better way
Solutions to the worksheet problems should be available earlier. Reflections and possible changes.
Our impression is that the students are in general very positive to the course, but that it would benefit from being structured in a better way.
mentioned above most likely arose due to the scheduling issues noted above, and we had insufficient time to adapt the course material to better fit the final schedule.
Seminars: Some students didn’t like the dynamic schedule, i.e., that worksheet problems, mini lectures, and/or clicker questions were moved to the next day in case we didn’t have time to finish them in time. Some students felt that there was a lack of time to reflect over new/more complicated formulae and/or new concepts, though it could be that some of these issues are all related with respect to the scheduling and the nature of the course. The impression from previous years is that it is hard to estimate how much time the students need to solve the worksheet problems (it is very different from year to year), and that it is valuable to allocate time for
discussions in case there is some concept that is unclear and need to be discussed. One possible solution could be to move some of the worksheet problems to the end of each day, which then may be converted into home exercises rather than moved to the next day in case we run out of time. That would make it easier to ensure that the planned mini-lectures and clicker questions are given according to a fixed schedule. We will work to achieve a more equitable and constructive way of providing help to those group that need it without missing of neglecting other groups.
Laboratory exercises: The majority of the students think that the laboratory exercises are good or acceptable. Some students
thought that they were not challenging enough and too short, while others found them interesting. There were some technical
problems that are straightforward to fix the next time the course is given.
Course information: We aim to improve how the lecture notes, worksheets, schedule etc. are organized on the web-based learning platform. We will use the new platform (Athena), which will
