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TCSS 422 - Spring 2020 - Student Background Survey
Voluntary survey on UW Tacoma CSS student background and interests, demographics, internet connectivity, and covid-19 for Spring 2020
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Where are you from? (state or country) (Example: Iowa; China)
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Your answer
What is your approximate age?
< 21
21 - 25
26 - 30
31 - 35
36 - 40
41 - 50
51 - 60
61 +
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Where do you currently live? (city)
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Your answer
How long have you lived in Washington? (decimal years, example: "4.33" for 4 years 3 months)
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Your answer
In a usual academic quarter, how do you reach campus? (check all that apply)
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walk
bike
drive
car/vanpool
bus/train/transit
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In a usual academic quarter, how much time does your commute to campus require in minutes (one-way) Example: "75" for 1 hour 15 minutes?
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Your answer
What is your academic standing?
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senior undergraduate
junior undergraduate
graduate student
Other:
Do you have children?
yes
no
soon
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(First generation) Do you have a parent, brother, or sister who has graduated from college?
yes
no
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Do you have an aunt uncle, or grandparent that graduated from college?
yes
no
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How many years have you worked in an information technology job: (IN YEARS) ? Examples: .333 for (4 months), 2.5 for (2 years, 6 months)
Your answer
Are you presently employed?
yes
no
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How is your employment impacted by covid-19? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
No impact from covid-19, or not presently employed
Now working online/remotely
Employment hours reduced as a result of covid-19
Employment hours increased as a result of covid-19
Employment suspended (i.e. layoff or furlough) as a result of covid-19
I have changed employers as a result of covid-19
My employment can not be performed remotely/online
My employment may be suspended soon as a result of covid-19
If yes, is your employment in information technology?
yes
no
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If employed, how many hours do you work per week?
Your answer
What days /times are you generally available for office hours?
Monday morning (before noon)
Monday early afternoon (1-3pm)
Monday afternoon (3-5pm)
Tuesday morning (before noon)
Tuesday after class (>3:30pm)
Wednesday morning (before noon)
Wednesday afternoon (3-5pm)
Thursday morning (before noon)
Thursday after class (> 3:30pm)
Friday morning (before noon)
Prefer online (Google Hangouts / Zoom / Skype / Email)
Prefer making an appointment
How long have you attended the University of Washington Tacoma in years? (example: 4.33 for 4 years 4 months)
Your answer
What is your program of study at the University of Washington?
BS Computer Science and Systems
BA Computer Science and Systems
BS Information Technology
BS Computer Engineering
BS Electrical Engineering
MCSS Computer Systems and Systems
Other:
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Please list the names of previous colleges/universities attended:
Your answer
What would you like to learn most from taking TCSS 422 - Computer Operating Systems?
Your answer
What is your experience working with Linux/UNIX based operating systems? (example "4.33" for 4 years 4 months)
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Your answer
What is your experience with C programming? (example "4.33" for 4 years 4 months)
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Your answer
What is your experience with Java programming? (example "4.33" for 4 years 4 months)
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Your answer
What is your experience with C++ programming? (example "4.33" for 4 years 4 months)
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Your answer
What is your experience with C# programming? (example "4.33" for 4 years 4 months)
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Your answer
What is your experience with Python programming? (example "4.33" for 4 years 4 months)
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Your answer
What is your experience with Linux Shell Scripting (Bash)? (example "4.33" for 4 years 4 months)
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Your answer
What is your experience with Java Script programming? (example "4.33" for 4 years 4 months)
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Your answer
Please list experience with other programming languages? List the language and length of experience in years. (example: 4.33 for 4 years 4 months)
Your answer
Do you have interest in TCSS 499 Undergraduate Research in Computing and Software Systems?
Yes
No
Maybe
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What quarter and year do you plan to graduate?
spring 2020
summer 2020
fall 2020
winter 2021
spring 2021
summer 2021
fall 2021
Other:
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Please specify your primary motivation(s) for pursuing an BS in Computer Science & Systems. Check all that apply.
Seeking to establish career in Computer Science
Making career transition from other area
Previous CS work experience, looking to increase competitiveness in job market with BS degree
Seeking BS degree to apply to graduate programs (MS/PhD) in other field
Seeking BS degree to apply to graduate programs (MS/PhD) in Computer Science related field
Other:
Do you have access to high speed internet capable of streaming lectures over the internet over platforms such as Zoom, Google Hangouts, etc.?
Yes
No
Other:
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How will you access online lectures and course materials in Spring 2020? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
Smartphone with a limited data plan
Smartphone with an unlimited data plan
Personal computer or device with a high-speed home internet connection
Personal computer or device with a public internet connection
Public device using a public internet connection
Public device using a private (home?) internet connection
How has your internet connectivity changed as a result of covid-19?
My access to the Internet HAS NOT CHANGED as a result of covid-19
My access to the Internet HAS IMPROVED as a result of covid-19
My access to the Internet is made more difficult, or less reliable as a result of covid-19
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How would you rate your accessibility to a high speed internet connection?
I have 100% access, which is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
80-100% (access ~19 hrs/day)
60-80% (access ~14 hrs/day)
40-60% (access ~10 hrs/day)
20-40% (access ~5 hrs/day)
0-20% (less than 5 hours/day access)
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Have you previously completed an entire academic course (college or otherwise) entirely online?
Yes
No
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If you have previously completed one or more entire academic courses (college or otherwise) entirely online, please list the name of the courses below:
Your answer
For online lectures, what is your preferred format? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
LIVE enabling real-time participation/questions where all lectures recorded for later review
RECORDED lectures available for review
LIVE enabling real-time participation/questions that are not recorded
Entirely self-paced with no lecture, just activities, textbook reading, and Q&A sessions
Please describe specific challenges, if any, regarding transitioning to completing TCSS 422 ONLINE this quarter?
Your answer
How might the TCSS 422 instructor, the School of Engineering and Technology, or the University of Washington Tacoma best support your needs transitioning to online learning this quarter?
Your answer
(OPTIONAL) Describe any unique/special impacts to you resulting from the covid-19 situation.
Your answer
(OPTIONAL) An email address can be provided if wishing to be contacted regarding concerns expressed on the survey
Your answer
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