2571 Psychoneuroimmunology VT17

Respondents: 20
Answer Count: 18
Answer Frequency: 90.00%

1. The content of the course was adequately presented in the syllabus.

The content of the course was adequately presented in the syllabus.	Number of responses
To a very small extent	0 (0.0%)
To a small extent	1 (5.6%)
To some extent	1 (5.6%)
To a large extent	10 (55.6%)
To a very large extent	6 (33.3%)
Total	18 (100.0%)

	Mean	Standard Deviation	Coefficient of Variation	Min	Lower Quartile	Median	Upper Quartile	Max
The content of the course was adequately presented in the syllabus.	4.2	0.8	18.9 %	2.0	4.0	4.0	5.0	5.0

2. I was highly motivated to learn the content of the course.

I was highly motivated to learn the content of the course.	Number of responses
To a very small extent	0 (0.0%)
To a small extent	0 (0.0%)
To some extent	3 (16.7%)
To a large extent	6 (33.3%)
To a very large extent	9 (50.0%)
Total	18 (100.0%)

	Mean	Standard Deviation	Coefficient of Variation	Min	Lower Quartile	Median	Upper Quartile	Max
I was highly motivated to learn the content of the course.	4.3	0.8	17.7 %	3.0	4.0	4.5	5.0	5.0

3. The intended learning outcomes of the course were adequately explained.

The intended learning outcomes of the course were adequately explained.	Number of responses
To a very small extent	1 (5.6%)
To a small extent	1 (5.6%)
To some extent	1 (5.6%)
To a large extent	7 (38.9%)
To a very large extent	8 (44.4%)
Total	18 (100.0%)

	Mean	Standard Deviation	Coefficient of Variation	Min	Lower Quartile	Median	Upper Quartile	Max
The intended learning outcomes of the course were adequately explained.	4.1	1.1	27.5 %	1.0	4.0	4.0	5.0	5.0

4. The course design facilitated achievement of the intended learning outcomes.

The course design facilitated achievement of the intended learning outcomes.	Number of responses
To a very small extent	0 (0.0%)
To a small extent	1 (5.6%)
To some extent	4 (22.2%)
To a large extent	7 (38.9%)
To a very large extent	6 (33.3%)
Total	18 (100.0%)

	Mean	Standard Deviation	Coefficient of Variation	Min	Lower Quartile	Median	Upper Quartile	Max
The course design facilitated achievement of the intended learning outcomes.	4.0	0.9	22.7 %	2.0	3.5	4.0	5.0	5.0

5. The teachers facilitated achievement of the intended learning outcomes.

The teachers facilitated achievement of the intended learning outcomes.	Number of responses
To a very small extent	0 (0.0%)
To a small extent	1 (5.6%)
To some extent	2 (11.1%)
To a large extent	4 (22.2%)
To a very large extent	11 (61.1%)
Total	18 (100.0%)

	Mean	Standard Deviation	Coefficient of Variation	Min	Lower Quartile	Median	Upper Quartile	Max
The teachers facilitated achievement of the intended learning outcomes.	4.4	0.9	20.9 %	2.0	4.0	5.0	5.0	5.0

6. I have received relevant feedback during the course.

I have received relevant feedback during the course.	Number of responses
To a very small extent	1 (5.6%)
To a small extent	0 (0.0%)
To some extent	5 (27.8%)
To a large extent	6 (33.3%)
To a very large extent	6 (33.3%)
Total	18 (100.0%)

	Mean	Standard Deviation	Coefficient of Variation	Min	Lower Quartile	Median	Upper Quartile	Max
I have received relevant feedback during the course.	3.9	1.1	27.7 %	1.0	3.0	4.0	5.0	5.0

7. I have actively engaged in the course.

I have actively engaged in the course.	Number of responses
To a very small extent	0 (0.0%)
To a small extent	0 (0.0%)
To some extent	3 (16.7%)
To a large extent	8 (44.4%)
To a very large extent	7 (38.9%)
Total	18 (100.0%)

	Mean	Standard Deviation	Coefficient of Variation	Min	Lower Quartile	Median	Upper Quartile	Max
I have actively engaged in the course.	4.2	0.7	17.3 %	3.0	4.0	4.0	5.0	5.0

8. I had sufficient prior knowledge to fully participate in the course.

I had sufficient prior knowledge to fully participate in the course.	Number of responses
To a very small extent	0 (0.0%)
To a small extent	1 (5.6%)
To some extent	5 (27.8%)
To a large extent	9 (50.0%)
To a very large extent	3 (16.7%)
Total	18 (100.0%)

	Mean	Standard Deviation	Coefficient of Variation	Min	Lower Quartile	Median	Upper Quartile	Max
I had sufficient prior knowledge to fully participate in the course.	3.8	0.8	21.4 %	2.0	3.0	4.0	4.0	5.0

9. During the course, the teachers have been open to students' ideas and opinions about the course.

During the course, the teachers have been open to students' ideas and opinions about the course.	Number of responses
To a very small extent	0 (0.0%)
To a small extent	0 (0.0%)
To some extent	2 (11.1%)
To a large extent	3 (16.7%)
To a very large extent	13 (72.2%)
Total	18 (100.0%)

	Mean	Standard Deviation	Coefficient of Variation	Min	Lower Quartile	Median	Upper Quartile	Max
During the course, the teachers have been open to students' ideas and opinions about the course.	4.6	0.7	15.1 %	3.0	4.5	5.0	5.0	5.0

10. During the course, I have developed valuable expertise/skills.

During the course, I have developed valuable expertise/skills.	Number of responses
To a very small extent	0 (0.0%)
To a small extent	0 (0.0%)
To some extent	5 (27.8%)
To a large extent	7 (38.9%)
To a very large extent	6 (33.3%)
Total	18 (100.0%)

	Mean	Standard Deviation	Coefficient of Variation	Min	Lower Quartile	Median	Upper Quartile	Max
During the course, I have developed valuable expertise/skills.	4.1	0.8	19.8 %	3.0	3.5	4.0	5.0	5.0

11. During the course, I have developed my ability to critically analyse and evaluate research findings. (If the question is not relevant to this course, select the response option ”Not applicable”)

During the course, I have developed my ability to critically analyse and evaluate research findings. (If the question is not relevant to this course, select the response option ”Not applicable”)	Number of responses
To a very small extent	0 (0.0%)
To a small extent	2 (11.1%)
To some extent	3 (16.7%)
To a large extent	6 (33.3%)
To a very large extent	3 (16.7%)
Not applicable	4 (22.2%)
Total	18 (100.0%)

	Mean	Standard Deviation	Coefficient of Variation	Min	Lower Quartile	Median	Upper Quartile	Max
During the course, I have developed my ability to critically analyse and evaluate research findings. (If the question is not relevant to this course, select the response option ”Not applicable”)	3.7	1.0	26.8 %	2.0	3.0	4.0	4.0	5.0

12. The examination adequately assessed the achievement of the intended learning outcomes.

The examination adequately assessed the achievement of the intended learning outcomes.	Number of responses
To a very small extent	0 (0.0%)
To a small extent	2 (11.1%)
To some extent	0 (0.0%)
To a large extent	8 (44.4%)
To a very large extent	8 (44.4%)
Total	18 (100.0%)

	Mean	Standard Deviation	Coefficient of Variation	Min	Lower Quartile	Median	Upper Quartile	Max
The examination adequately assessed the achievement of the intended learning outcomes.	4.2	0.9	22.3 %	2.0	4.0	4.0	5.0	5.0

13. I have achieved all intended learning outcomes of the course.

I have achieved all intended learning outcomes of the course.	Number of responses
To a very small extent	0 (0.0%)
To a small extent	0 (0.0%)
To some extent	3 (16.7%)
To a large extent	12 (66.7%)
To a very large extent	3 (16.7%)
Total	18 (100.0%)

	Mean	Standard Deviation	Coefficient of Variation	Min	Lower Quartile	Median	Upper Quartile	Max
I have achieved all intended learning outcomes of the course.	4.0	0.6	14.9 %	3.0	4.0	4.0	4.0	5.0

14. For me, the course was adequately challenging.

For me, the course was adequately challenging.	Number of responses
To a very small extent	0 (0.0%)
To a small extent	1 (5.6%)
To some extent	3 (16.7%)
To a large extent	8 (44.4%)
To a very large extent	6 (33.3%)
Total	18 (100.0%)

	Mean	Standard Deviation	Coefficient of Variation	Min	Lower Quartile	Median	Upper Quartile	Max
For me, the course was adequately challenging.	4.1	0.9	21.5 %	2.0	4.0	4.0	5.0	5.0

15. This course has fulfilled my expectations of a high quality course.

This course has fulfilled my expectations of a high quality course.	Number of responses
To a very small extent	0 (0.0%)
To a small extent	0 (0.0%)
To some extent	2 (11.1%)
To a large extent	7 (38.9%)
To a very large extent	9 (50.0%)
Total	18 (100.0%)

	Mean	Standard Deviation	Coefficient of Variation	Min	Lower Quartile	Median	Upper Quartile	Max
This course has fulfilled my expectations of a high quality course.	4.4	0.7	15.9 %	3.0	4.0	4.5	5.0	5.0

16. Were there any parts of the course that were excellent? If so, please specify which parts and in what way.

Were there any parts of the course that were excellent? If so, please specify which parts and in what way.
Excellent course with flexible course leaders (Bianka, Mats).
Teachers were so knowledgeble, and their feedback during the examination was so on point, Very helpful, and they Did a great job putting together this course, inviting top PNI researchers from many countries! Excellent!!!
I thoroughly enjoyed having guest speakers throughout the course. There were many stand out lectures - but the ones I found most informative for my work were: Neil, Julie, John, and Manfred. They each presented a breadth of research and it helped guide my final project. In addition - Bianka and Mats were both very helpful and facilitated a great class. They both presented great lectures (especially stress & immune system and pain as part of the sickness response - were the 2 most important lectures for me)! They also seemed to genuinely care about student input and making this a class that students get the most for their future career as possible (e.g., stating potential PNI related societies and conferences). Overall - a very good class!
I think the examination was excellent, great learning experience. Great mix of lectures, very interesting topics and the lectures did not overlap which was good. Gave a good overview of the field as well as update on relevant literature.
Examination assignment was very fun and stimulating
Manfreds lecture, friedrik piehls lecture
Great lecturers!
All of them, very good mixture of lecturers, covering different aspects of the PNI area.
The exam (talks and discussion) was excellent
Excellent speakers and choice of topics for lectures. Excellent examination, very valuable discussion at the exam seminar.
Most lectures were really good and I am very happy with this course! Very engaged course leaders also
The teachers' knowledge about the course was very appriciated, it was clear that all teachers had sufficiant understanding about how the course was planned and who else was teaching, which gave the impression that they were very interested and engaged in the course.

17. Do you have any recommendations as to how the course could be improved? If so, please specify which parts and how.

Do you have any recommendations as to how the course could be improved? If so, please specify which parts and how.
Not at this point.
It could be nice to have a part of the day dedicated to discussing a relevant article (1-2 articles for 15-30 minutes). This would encourage more discussion and critical thinking about each topic.
The allocated time for each lecturer could have been a bit more adjusted, since some lecturers did not need the allocated time and some lecturers could need more time.
There needs to be a clearer connection between behavior and immune/endocrine system. This was barely touched upon during the course. Instead lecturers just told us that here we see behavior, and here we see immune system. No connection between them what so ever. How? Why? Is it even relevant? What does it mean?
Please use hand-outs instead of ping-pong
One idea could be to, during the two weeks, have one or two sessions where students are expected to sit down and discuss what has been dealt with during the lectures. Just for oneself to summerize, reflect and discuss.
None, it was excellent!

18. Would you recommend this course to others enrolled in doctoral education? (Answer only if you are a doctoral student, otherwise select the response option "Not applicable")

Would you recommend this course to others enrolled in doctoral education? (Answer only if you are a doctoral student, otherwise select the response option "Not applicable")	Number of responses
Yes	16 (94.1%)
No	1 (5.9%)
Not applicable	0 (0.0%)
Total	17 (100.0%)

	Mean	Standard Deviation	Coefficient of Variation	Min	Lower Quartile	Median	Upper Quartile	Max
Would you recommend this course to others enrolled in doctoral education? (Answer only if you are a doctoral student, otherwise select the response option "Not applicable")	1.1	0.2	22.9 %	1.0	1.0	1.0	1.0	2.0