Many Universities Employ Graduate Students to Teach Introductory Undergraduate Courses

question 94

Multiple Choice

Many universities employ graduate students to teach introductory undergraduate courses, even though full professors at these universities have more experience and could potentially teach these courses better. Which of the following best explains why universities choose to utilize graduate students instead of full professors to teach their introductory courses?

• A) Graduate students are cheaper.
• B) The opportunity cost of teaching an introductory course is higher for full professors than for graduate students.
• C) The opportunity cost of teaching an introductory course is higher for graduate students than for full professors.
• D) Introductory classes are the best place for graduate students to build their teaching skills.

---

Definitions:

Integral

Essential or necessary for completeness; often used to describe parts that are built as a single unit.

Electrical

Pertaining to the technology of electricity, including its generation, transmission, distribution, and devices or systems that use electrical power.

Drum In Hat

A miniature drum brake assembly housed within the hat of a rear disc brake rotor to serve as the parking brake.

Wear Indicating Device

A feature built into a brake pad or tire that provides a visual or audible warning when the component has worn down to its replacement limit.