FACULTY OF SCIENCE (FAS) COMPUTER LABS FACILITIES SURVEY

The Dean of FACULTY OF SCIENCE has asked us, the undergraduate committee to do a survey on the computer labs and ways to improve it. Due to this matter, we would like to request a bit of your time and ideas to provide us with honest feedback and suggestions. All of the answers will be treated in strict confidents. Please mark and fill in the area which corresponds closely to how you feel about each statement/category.

SECTION A: General
1. Are you a: o Lecturer of Faculty of Science o Lecturer of others faculty o Student of Faculty of Science o Student of other faculty o Visitor 2. From which department are you from? o o o o o o o Institute of Mathematical Sciences Institute of Biological Sciences Department of Chemistry Department of Physics Department of Geology Department of Geography Department of Science & Technology Studies

3. How often do you use the computer labs in Faculty of Science? o Several times a day o Everyday o Twice a week o Once a week o Less often o Never

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4. What is the main purpose of using the computer labs? Assignments/Group Projects Email Research/Thesis Programming Download/Upload Social Network(Facebook, Twitter, etc) Multimedia Usage(Youtube, Flickr, etc) Gaming 5. How many hours do you spend in the computer labs? o Less than 1 hour o 1 hour to 3 hours o 4 hours to 6 hours o 7 hours to 8 hours o More than 8 hours 6. Are the hours adequate for your needs? o Yes o No 7. If we were to extend our hours, how would you like us to extend it? o Open until 10pm on weekdays o Open on weekend from 8am to 12pm

SECTION B: FACILITIES
1. What software do you use frequently use in the computer labs? Acrobat Reader AutoCad Email Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc) Adobe (DreamWeaver, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc) Media Player Others:_______________________(Please specify) 2. What software packages would you like to see added at the computer labs?

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3. Where do you save you files when you use the computer labs? CD-R/W External Hard Drive Email to self USB Flash Drive Online File Repository(DropBox, Mediafire, 4shared, etc) Others:________________________(Please specify) 4. Do you find our staff/technician helpful? o Yes o No 5. Please CIRCLE the most appropriate number to describe the computer labs in Faculty of Science, by referring to the scale:1 poor 2 fair 3 average 4 good 1 1 1 1 1 2 3 2 2 2 5 excellent 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 5

a. The connection of the internet b. The quality of the computer/software c. Assistance from lab technicians on duty d. The number of computers provided e. The facilities (air-conditioner, chairs, tables)

6. Is there any facilities, you would like to see added at the computer labs?

SECTION C: IDEAS, COMMENTS & FEEDBACKS

Please use this space for any additional comments/feedback regarding the computer labs in Faculty of Science that you wish to bring to the Deans attention.

Please return the survey form to the FACULTY OF Science Undergraduate Committee.

Thank you for your cooperation.

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