AREA D1 COURSES

 

COMMUNICATION OUTCOME COMPONENTS

 

Knowledge Base

 

Awareness of Recipient

 

Organization

 

Mechanics/ Delivery

 

Style

ASTR 1010

Description: Solutions to quiz and examination problems must convey knowledge of solar system astronomy that is appropriate to the question.

Evidence:  Samples of student work on examinations.

Description:  Communication of solutions to quiz and examination problems must be understandable to a trained astronomer or physicist.

Evidence:  Samples of student work on examinations.

Description:  Students must be able to write clearly and have their answers organized in a logical fashion.  Logical and organized solutions are required.  No credit on graded work is given unless work is shown.

Evidence:  Samples of student work on examinations.

Description:  Students must be able to provide answers that use vocabulary and processes that are discussed in class and appropriated for the question asked.

Evidence:  Student work.

 

Description:  Students are permitted to use any method to provide appropriate answers to questions presented to them.  Diagrams or tables may be used to replace prose when appropriate, but is not required.  Other than this, attitude is not considered appropriate for describing the methods of astronomy

Evidence:  Samples of student work on examinations.

ASTR 1020

Description: Solutions to quiz and examination problems must convey knowledge of stellar and galactic astronomy that is appropriate to the question.

Evidence:  Samples of student work on examinations.

Description:  Communication of solutions to quiz and examination problems must be understandable to a trained astronomer or physicist.

Evidence:  Samples of student work on examinations.

Description:  Students must be able to write clearly and have their answers organized in a logical fashion.  Logical and organized solutions are required.  No credit on graded work is given unless work is shown.

Evidence:  Samples of student work on examinations.

Description:  Students must be able to provide answers that use vocabulary and processes that are discussed in class and appropriated for the question asked.

Evidence:  Student work.

 

Description:  Students are permitted to use any method to provide appropriate answers to questions presented to them.  Diagrams or tables may be used to replace prose when appropriate, but is not required.  Other than this, attitude is not considered appropriate for describing the methods of astronomy

Evidence:  Samples of student work on examinations.

ASTR 1020L

Description:  All laboratory reports require students to convey accurate information that is appropriate to the subject of the lab.  The principal source of the lab report grade comes from this component.

Evidence:  Grading sheets for each lab, advanced sheets for each lab, and samples of student work.

Description: Laboratory reports are written to the level of other astronomy students, who have the same knowledge base as the report author.  Descriptions of equipment capabilities, and figures providing lab equipment set up information are graded for this component.

Evidence:  Grading sheets for each lab, and samples of student work.

Description: All laboratory reports are submitted using a common organizing format. Failure to follow the format results in grade reduction.

Evidence: Lab report format instructions and grading sheets for each lab.

 

Description:  Students must be able use appropriate vocabulary, concepts and processes in evaluation of data.  They must be able to follow format set out for lab reports.

Evidence:  Student work

 

Description: The laboratory report format specifies a formal style similar to that found in scientific journal writing. Inappropriate personal tone, points of view or attitudes are noted, but not included in the laboratory report grade.

Evidence: Laboratory report format instructions.

 

 

BIOL 1107

 

Description:  Students must demonstrate knowledge of basic biological concepts and processes on exams, quizzes, and writing assignments,

Evidence:  Student work.

 

Description:  The answers given on tests, quizzes, and in writing assignments must be based on reputable factual sources and be written in a manner that is understandable by biologist.

Evidence:  Student work

 

Description:  Students must be able to write clearly and have their answers organized in a logical fashion.

Evidence:  Student work.

 

Description:  Students must be able to provide answers that use vocabulary and processes that are discussed in class and appropriated for the question asked.

Evidence:  Student work.

 

Description:  Students are asked to write a narrative to answer discussion questions and may provide pictures, flow charts, or graphs to illustrate some points. 

Evidence:  Not evaluated

 

BIOL 1107L

 

Description:  Students carry out primarily experiment based lab exercises with some observational exercises.  The students are then required to write lab reports in the format of a peer reviewed article or answer questions provided by the instructor.

Evidence:  Student work.

 

Description:  The students should answer questions and write lab reports using information that is from reputable, factual sources and be written in a manner that can be understood by a biologist.

Evidence:  Student work.

 

Description:  Students must be able to write clearly, use appropriate vocabulary, and organize their answers and lab reports in a logical manner (set format is provided for the lab report).

Evidence:  Student work.

 

Description:  Students must be able use appropriate vocabulary, concepts and processes in evaluation of data.  They must be able to follow format set out for lab reports.

Evidence:  Student work

 

Description:  Students should answer questions in a logical manner.  Lab reports should follow the format given, which is similar to the format of peer reviewed journal articles.

Evidence:  Not evaluated.

 

BIOL 1108

 

Description: answers on quizzes, class assignments, and exams must convey knowledge of biology that is appropriate to the question.

Evidence:  Samples of student work on examinations and class assignments.

 

Description:  Communication of answers to quiz and examination problems must be understandable to a trained biologist.

Evidence:  Samples of student work on examinations.

 

Description:  Student must be able to provide organized, concise answers to questions on exams and quizzes.   Points are deducted for answers that are unclear or poorly written.

Evidence:  Samples of student work on class assignments and examinations.

 

Description:  Answers to questions on exams and quizzes must be communicated using vocabulary appropriate for introductory biology.  Students are graded on their knowledge of, and ability to use the terminology covered in class.

Evidence:  Samples of student work on examinations.

 

Description:  Students are permitted to use any method to provide appropriate answers to questions presented to them.  Diagrams or tables may be used to replace prose when appropriate, but is not required.  Other than this, attitude is not considered appropriate for describing the methods of biology.

Evidence:  Not evaluated

 

BIOL 1108L

Description:  Lab reports require students to convey their understanding of the topics being covered in lab.  Since 1108L is primarily concerned with observational labs (dissection, etc.) lab reports are generally questions concerning the structures viewed in lab and their significance to the comparisons of different species.

Evidence:  Samples of student work.

Description: Since lab reports are generally question sheets, students are expected to be able to understand the questions, and answer them at a level that can be understood by a trained biologist.

Evidence:  Samples of student work.

Description:  Organized, concise answers are required to the questions on the report sheets, and points are deducted for answers that are unclear or poorly written.

Evidence:  Samples of student work.

Description: Terminology used when answering questions on report sheets must be appropriately used.  Points are subtracted for incorrect use of terminology.

Evidence:  Samples of student work.

Description: Since the laboratory reports consist of answers to specific questions, format is less important than correct information.

Evidence: Not evaluated.

 

BIOL 1111

 

Description: Answers to quiz and test questions must convey knowledge of biology that is appropriate to the question.

Evidence:  Samples of student work on tests.

 

Description:  Communication of solutions to quiz and examination problems must be understandable to a trained biologist.

Evidence:  Samples of student work on tests.

 

Description:  Logical and organized thinking is required.

Evidence:  Samples of student work on examinations.

 

Description:  Solutions to quiz and examination problems must be communicated using proper biological vocabulary

Evidence:  Samples of student work on examinations.

 

Description:  Given that most exams in this course are multiple choice in format, there is no significant evaluation of style, other than proper bubbling of scantron forms.

Evidence: Scantron forms are checked by students for scanning errors.  Any detected are reported to the instructor.

 

BIOL 1111L

 

Description:  All laboratory reports, practicals and quizzes require students to convey accurate information that is appropriate to the subject of the lab.  The reports and practical grades are determined by percentage of accurate information.

Evidence:  Sample practicals and sample laboratory reports.

 

Description: Laboratory reports, practicals and quizzes are written to the level of other biology students who have previously taken the course. 

Evidence:  Sample lab Reports, practicals and quizzes.

 

Description: Students are required to download laboratory information off the on-line lab manual before class, read the material, keep a notebook to be prepared for a daily quiz.

Evidence: Sample daily quizzes.

 

Description:

NA

 

 

Description:

NA

 

BIOL 1112

 

Description: Answers to quiz and test questions must convey knowledge of biology that is appropriate to the question.

Evidence:  Samples of student work on tests.

 

Description:  Communication of solutions to quiz and examination problems must be understandable to a trained biologist.

Evidence:  Samples of student work on tests.

 

Description:  Logical and organized thinking is required. 

Evidence:  Samples of student work on tests.

 

Description:  Solutions to quiz and examination problems must be communicated using proper biological vocabulary

Evidence:  Samples of student work on tests.

 

Description:  Given that most exams in this course are multiple choice in format, there is no significant evaluation of style, other than proper bubbling of scantron forms.

Evidence: Scantron forms are checked by students for scanning errors.  Any detected are reported to the instructor.

 

CHEM 1151

 

Description: Solutions to examination problems must convey knowledge of chemistry that is appropriate to the question.

Evidence:  Samples of student work on examinations.

 

Description:  Communication of solutions to examination problems must be understandable to a trained chemist.

Evidence:  Samples of student work on examinations.

 

Description:  Logical and organized solutions are required.  No credit on graded work is given unless work is shown.

Evidence:  Samples of student work on examinations.

 

Description:  Solutions to examination problems must be communicated using proper algebraic  syntax and chemical formulation. Students are graded on the correct use of mathematics and chemical symbols to communicate solutions.

Evidence:  Samples of student work on examinations.

 

Description:  Solutions may use any method that obeys the laws and principles of chemistry.  Alternate solutions are encouraged and admired.  Other than this, attitude and personality are generally inappropriate in describing the physical world.

Evidence: Not evaluated.

 

CHEM 1151L

 

Description:  All laboratory reports require students to convey accurate information that is appropriate to the subject of the lab.  The principal source of the lab report grade comes from this component.

Evidence:  Samples of student laboratory work.

 

Description: Laboratory reports are written to the level expected of an introductory chemistry student, who has the same knowledge base as the report author.  Descriptions of chemical events and calculations are graded for this component.

Evidence:  Reports for each lab, and samples of student work.

 

Description: All laboratory reports are submitted using a common format, which is supplied, through the lab manual and web sources.

Evidence: Reports for each lab, and samples of student work.

 

Description: Proper grammar, punctuation and sentence structure are expected and corrected.  Information provided in graphs, data tables, and spreadsheets is graded.

Evidence:  Reports for each lab, and samples of student work.

 

Description: The laboratory report format  is essentially given to the student.  This format is followed for all reports.

Evidence: Reports for each lab, and samples of student work.

 

CHEM 1152

 

Description: Solutions to quiz and examination problems must convey knowledge of chemistry that is appropriate to the question.

Evidence:  Samples of student work on examinations.

 

Description:  Communication of solutions to quiz and examination problems must be understandable to a trained chemist.

Evidence:  Samples of student work on examinations.

 

Description:  Logical and organized solutions are required.  No credit on graded work is given unless work is shown.

Evidence:  Samples of student work on examinations.

 

Description:  Solutions to quiz and examination problems must be communicated using proper syntax. Students are graded on the correct use of chemical structures to communicate solutions.

Evidence:  Samples of student work on examinations.

 

Description:  Solutions may use any method that obeys the laws of chemistry.  Other than this, attitude and personality are generally inappropriate in describing the physical world.

Evidence: Not evaluated.

 

CHEM 1152L

 

Description:  All laboratory reports require students to convey accurate information that is appropriate to the subject of the lab.  The principal source of the lab report grade comes from this component.

Evidence:  Grading sheets for each lab, advanced sheets for each lab, and samples of student work.

 

Description: Laboratory reports are written to the level of other chemistry students, who have the same knowledge base as the report author.  Descriptions of experimental procedures are graded for this component.

Evidence:  Grading sheets for each lab, and samples of student work.

 

Description: All laboratory reports are submitted using a common organizing format. Failure to follow the format results in grade reduction.

Evidence: Lab report format instructions and grading sheets for each lab.

 

Description: Grammar, punctuation and sentence structure are corrected.

Evidence:  Grading sheets for each lab, and samples of student work.

 

Description: Students are encouraged to describe their laboratory results based on their own observations in lab.

Evidence: Grading sheets for each lab, and samples of student work.

 

CHEM 1211

 

Description: Solutions to quiz and examination problems must convey knowledge of chemistry that is appropriate to the question.

Evidence:  Samples of student work on examinations.

 

Description:  Communication of solutions to quiz and examination problems must be understandable to a trained chemist.

Evidence:  Samples of student work on examinations.

 

Description:  Logical and organized solutions are required.  No credit on graded work is given unless work is shown.

Evidence:  Samples of student work on examinations.

 

Description:  Solutions to quiz and examination problems must be communicated using proper algebraic syntax. Students are graded on the correct use of mathematics to communicate solutions.

Evidence:  Samples of student work on examinations.

 

Description:  Solutions may use any method that obeys the laws of chemistry.  Alternate solutions are encouraged and admired.  Other than this, attitude and personality are generally inappropriate in describing the physical world.

Evidence: Not evaluated.

 

CHEM 1211L

 

Description:  All laboratory reports require students to convey accurate information that is appropriate to the subject of the lab.  The principal source of the lab report grade comes from this component.

Evidence:  Grading sheets for each lab, advanced sheets for each lab, and samples of student work.

 

Description: Laboratory reports are written to the level of other chemistry students, who have the same knowledge base as the report author.  Descriptions of equipment capabilities, and figures providing lab equipment set up information are graded for this component.

Evidence:  Grading sheets for each lab, and samples of student work.

 

Description: All laboratory reports are submitted using a common organizing format. Failure to follow the format results in grade reduction.

Evidence: Lab report format instructions and grading sheets for each lab.

 

Description: Grammar, punctuation and sentence structure are corrected.   A bibliography is required as well as an output from the search program.

Evidence:  Grading sheets for each lab, and samples of student work.

 

Description: The laboratory report format specifies a formal style similar to that found in scientific journal writing.  Inappropriate personal tone, points of view or attitudes are noted, but not included in the laboratory report grade.

Evidence: Laboratory report format instructions.

 

CHEM 1212

 

Description: Solutions to quizzes, extra credit problems and examination problems must convey knowledge of chemistry that is appropriate to the question.

Evidence:  Samples of student work on quizzes, extra credit problems and  examinations.

 

Description:  Communication of solutions to quizzes, extra credit problems and examination problems must be understandable to a trained chemist.

Evidence:  Samples of student work on quizzes, extra credit problems and  examinations.

 

Description:  Logical and organized solutions are required.  No credit on graded work is given unless work is shown.

Evidence:  Samples of student work on quizzes, extra credit problems and  examinations.

 

Description:  Solutions to quiz , extra credit problems and examination problems must be communicated using proper algebraic syntax and chemical formulation and notation. Students are graded on the correct use of mathematics and chemical principles to communicate solutions.

Evidence:  Samples of student work on quizzes, extra credit problems and  examinations.

 

Description:  Solutions may use any method that obeys the laws and principles of chemistry.  Alternate solutions are encouraged and admired.  Other than this, attitude and personality are generally inappropriate in describing the physical world.

Evidence: Not evaluated.

 

CHEM 1212L

 

Description:  All laboratory reports require students to convey accurate information that is appropriate to the subject of the lab.  The principal source of the lab report grade comes from this component.

Evidence:  Samples of student work.

 

Description: Laboratory reports are written to the level of other chemistry students, who have the same knowledge base as the report author.  Descriptions of experiments and techniques are graded for this component.

Evidence:  Samples of student work.

 

Description: Format is suggested based upon usual formats used in the chemical literature.  The student is given some flexibility to organize the report with these broad guidelines.

Evidence: Samples of student work.

 

Description: Grammar, punctuation and sentence structure are corrected.  Information provided in graphs, data tables and spreadsheets are graded.

Evidence:  Samples of student work.

 

Description: The laboratory report format specifies a formal style similar to that found in scientific journal writing.  Inappropriate personal tone, points of view or attitudes are noted, but not included in the laboratory report grade.

Evidence: Samples of student work.

 

PHYS 1111

 

Description: Solutions to quiz and examination problems must convey knowledge of physics that is appropriate to the question.

Evidence:  Samples of student work on examinations.

 

Description:  Communication of solutions to quiz and examination problems must be understandable to a trained physicist.

Evidence:  Samples of student work on examinations.

 

Description:  Logical and organized solutions are required.  No credit on graded work is given unless work is shown.

Evidence:  Samples of student work on examinations.

 

Description:  Solutions to quiz and examination problems must be communicated using proper algebraic and trigonometric syntax. Students are graded on the correct use of mathematics to communicate solutions.

Evidence:  Samples of student work on examinations.

 

Description:  Solutions may use any method that obeys the laws of physics.  Alternate solutions are encouraged and admired.  Other than this, attitude and personality are generally inappropriate in describing the physical world.

Evidence: Not evaluated.

 

PHYS 1111L

 

Description:  All laboratory reports require students to convey accurate information that is appropriate to the subject of the lab.  The principal source of the lab report grade comes from this component.

Evidence:  Grading sheets for each lab, advanced sheets for each lab, and samples of student work.

 

Description: Laboratory reports are written to the level of other physics students, who have the same knowledge base as the report author.  Descriptions of equipment capabilities, and figures providing lab equipment set up information are graded for this component.

Evidence:  Grading sheets for each lab, and samples of student work.

 

Description: All laboratory reports are submitted using a common organizing format. Failure to follow the format results in grade reduction.

Evidence: Lab report format instructions and grading sheets for each lab.

 

Description: Grammar, punctuation and sentence structure are corrected.  Information provided in graphs, and spreadsheet documentation is graded.

Evidence:  Grading sheets for each lab, and samples of student work.

 

Description: The laboratory report format specifies a formal style similar to that found in scientific journal writing.  Inappropriate personal tone, points of view or attitudes are noted, but not included in the laboratory report grade.

Evidence: Laboratory report format instructions.

 

PHYS 1112

 

Description: Solutions to quiz and examination problems must convey knowledge of physics that is appropriate to the question.

Evidence:  Samples of student work on examinations.

 

Description:  Communication of solutions to quiz and examination problems must be understandable to a trained physicist.

Evidence:  Samples of student work on examinations.

 

Description:  Logical and organized solutions are required.  No credit on graded work is given unless work is shown.

Evidence:  Samples of student work on examinations.

 

Description:  Solutions to quiz and examination problems must be communicated using proper algebraic and trigonometric syntax. Students are graded on the correct use of mathematics to communicate solutions.

Evidence:  Samples of student work on examinations.

 

Description:  Solutions may use any method that obeys the laws of physics.  Alternate solutions are encouraged and admired.  Other than this, attitude and personality are generally inappropriate in describing the physical world.

Evidence: Not evaluated.

 

PHYS 1112L

 

Description:  All laboratory reports require students to convey accurate information that is appropriate to the subject of the lab.  The principal source of the lab report grade comes from this component.

Evidence:  Grading sheets for each lab, advanced sheets for each lab, and samples of student work.

 

Description: Laboratory reports are written to the level of other physics students, who have the same knowledge base as the report author.  Descriptions of equipment capabilities, and figures providing lab equipment set up information are graded for this component.

Evidence:  Grading sheets for each lab, and samples of student work.

 

Description: All laboratory reports are submitted using a common organizing format. Failure to follow the format results in grade reduction.

Evidence: Lab report format instructions and grading sheets for each lab.

 

Description: Grammar, punctuation and sentence structure are corrected.  Information provided in graphs, and spreadsheet documentation are graded.

Evidence:  Grading sheets for each lab, and samples of student work.

 

Description: The laboratory report format specifies a formal style similar to that found in scientific journal writing.  Inappropriate personal tone, points of view or attitudes are noted, but not included in the laboratory report grade.

Evidence: Laboratory report format instructions.

 

PHYS 2211

 

Description: Solutions to quizzes, examination problems, and critical thinking exercises must convey knowledge of physics that is appropriate to the question.

Evidence:  Samples of student work on examinations and critical thinking exercises.

 

Description:  Communication of solutions to quizzes, examination problems, and critical thinking exercises must be understandable to a trained physicist.

Evidence:  Samples of student work on examinations and critical thinking exercises.

 

Description:  Logical and organized solutions are required.  No credit on graded work is given unless work is shown.

Evidence:  Samples of student work on examinations and critical thinking exercises.

 

Description:  Solutions to quiz and examination problems must be communicated using proper algebraic and trigonometric syntax. Solutions to critical thinking exercises are corrected for proper grammar. Students are graded on the correct use of mathematics to communicate solutions.

Evidence:  Samples of student work on examinations and critical thinking exercises.

 

Description:  Solutions may use any method that obeys the laws of physics.  Alternate solutions are encouraged and admired.  Other than this, attitude and personality are generally inappropriate in describing the physical world.

Evidence: Not evaluated.

 

PHYS 2211L

 

Description:  All laboratory reports require students to convey accurate information that is appropriate to the subject of the lab.  The principal source of the lab report grade comes from this component.

Evidence:  Grading sheets for each lab, advanced sheets for each lab, and samples of student work.

 

Description: Laboratory reports are written to the level of other physics students, who have the same knowledge base as the report author.  Descriptions of equipment capabilities, and figures providing lab equipment set up information are graded for this component.

Evidence:  Grading sheets for each lab, and samples of student work.

 

Description: All laboratory reports are submitted using a common organizing format. Failure to follow the format results in grade reduction.

Evidence: Lab report format instructions and grading sheets for each lab.

 

Description: Grammar, punctuation and sentence structure are corrected.  Information provided in graphs, and spreadsheet documentation are graded.

Evidence:  Grading sheets for each lab, and samples of student work.

 

Description: The laboratory report format specifies a formal style similar to that found in scientific journal writing.  Inappropriate personal tone, points of view or attitudes are noted, but not included in the laboratory report grade.

Evidence: Laboratory report format instructions.

 

PHYS 2212

 

Description: Solutions to quizzes, examination problems, and critical thinking exercises must convey knowledge of physics that is appropriate to the question.

Evidence:  Samples of student work on examinations and critical thinking exercises.

 

Description:  Communication of solutions to quizzes, examination problems, and critical thinking exercises must be understandable to a trained physicist.

Evidence:  Samples of student work on examinations and critical thinking exercises.

 

Description:  Logical and organized solutions are required.  No credit on graded work is given unless work is shown.

Evidence:  Samples of student work on examinations and critical thinking exercises.

 

Description:  Solutions to quiz and examination problems must be communicated using proper algebraic and trigonometric syntax. Solutions to critical thinking exercises are corrected for proper grammar. Students are graded on the correct use of mathematics to communicate solutions.

Evidence:  Samples of student work on examinations and critical thinking exercises.

 

Description:  Solutions may use any method that obeys the laws of physics.  Alternate solutions are encouraged and admired.  Other than this, attitude and personality are generally inappropriate in describing the physical world.

Evidence: Not evaluated.

 

PHYS 2212L

 

Description:  All laboratory reports require students to convey accurate information that is appropriate to the subject of the lab.  The principal source of the lab report grade comes from this component.

Evidence:  Grading sheets for each lab, advanced sheets for each lab, and samples of student work.

 

Description: Laboratory reports are written to the level of other physics students, who have the same knowledge base as the report author.  Descriptions of equipment capabilities, and figures providing lab equipment set up information are graded for this component.

Evidence:  Grading sheets for each lab, and samples of student work.

 

Description: All laboratory reports are submitted using a common organizing format. Failure to follow the format results in grade reduction.

Evidence: Lab report format instructions and grading sheets for each lab.

 

Description: Grammar, punctuation and sentence structure are corrected.  Information provided in graphs, and spreadsheet documentation are graded.

Evidence:  Grading sheets for each lab, and samples of student work.

 

Description: The laboratory report format specifies a formal style similar to that found in scientific journal writing.  Inappropriate personal tone, points of view or attitudes are noted, but not included in the laboratory report grade.

Evidence: Laboratory report format instructions.

 

AREA D2 COURSES

 

 

 

MATH 1221

 

Description:  Solutions to examination, quiz, and graded homework problems must convey knowledge of finite mathematics appropriate to the question.

Evidence:  Samples of graded student work on examinations.

 

Description:  Solutions to examination, quiz, and graded homework problems must be understandable to a trained mathematician.

Evidence:  Samples of graded student work on examinations.

 

Description:  Addressed only to the extent that logical solutions are required on examination, quiz, and graded homework  problems.

Evidence:   Samples of graded student work on examinations.

 

Description:  Solutions to graded homework, quiz, and examination problems must be communicated using proper algebraic notation and syntax.  Any graphs must conform to accepted mathematical structure.

Evidence:  Samples of graded student work on examinations.

 

Description:  Not addressed.

 

MATH 1231

Description:

Solutions to examination, quiz, and graded homework problems must convey knowledge of statistics appropriate to the question.

Evidence:

Samples of graded student test papers.

Description:

Solutions to examination, quiz, and graded homework problems must be understandable to a generally educated person.

Evidence:

Samples of graded student test papers.

Description:

Addressed only to the extent that logical solutions are required on examination, quiz, and graded homework problems.

Evidence:

Samples of graded student test papers.

Description:

Solutions to examination, quiz, and graded homework problems must be communicated using proper statistical notation and syntax.

Graphs must conform to accepted statistical structure.

Evidence:

Samples of graded student test papers.

Description:

Interpretation of statistical data must be communicated objectively without value judgments.

Evidence:

Samples of graded student test papers.

 

MATH 1241

Description:

Solutions to examination, quiz, and graded homework problems must convey knowledge of applied calculus appropriate to the question.

Evidence:

Samples of graded student test papers.

Description:

Solutions to examination, quiz, and graded homework problems must be understandable to a generally educated person who has studied calculus.

Evidence:

Samples of graded student test papers.

Description:

Addressed only to the extent that logical solutions are required on examination, quiz, and graded homework problems.

Evidence:

Samples of graded student test papers.

Description:

Solutions to examination, quiz, and graded homework problems must be communicated using proper algebraic and calculus notation and syntax.  Graphs must conform to accepted mathematical structure.

Evidence:

Samples of graded student test papers.

Description:

Not addressed

 

 

 

MATH 1113

 

Description:  Solutions to examination, quiz, and graded homework problems must convey knowledge of algebra and trigonometry appropriate to the question.

Evidence:  Samples of graded student work on examinations.

 

Description:  Solutions to examination, quiz, and graded homework problems must be understandable to a trained mathematician.

Evidence:  Samples of graded student work on examinations.

 

Description:  Addressed only to the extent that logical solutions are required on examination, quiz, and graded homework  problems.

Evidence:   Samples of graded student work on examinations.

 

Description:  Solutions to graded homework, quiz, and examination problems must be communicated using proper algebraic and trigonometric notation and syntax.  Any graphs must conform to accepted mathematical structure.

Evidence:  Samples of graded student work on examinations.

 

Description:  Not addressed.

 

MATH 1501

 

Description:  Solutions to examination, quiz, and graded homework problems must convey knowledge of calculus appropriate to the question.

Evidence:  Samples of graded student work on examinations.

 

Description:  Solutions to examination, quiz, and graded homework problems must be understandable to a trained mathematician.

Evidence:  Samples of graded student work on examinations.

 

Description:  Addressed only to the extent that  logical solutions are required on examination, quiz, and graded homework  problems.

Evidence:   Samples of graded student work on examinations.

 

Description:  Solutions to graded homework, quiz, and examination problems must be communicated using proper calculus, algebraic, and trigonometric notation and syntax.  Any graphs must conform to accepted mathematical structure.

Evidence:  Samples of graded student work on examinations.

 

Description:  Not addressed.

 

MATH 2502

 

Description:  Solutions to examination, quiz, and graded homework problems must convey knowledge of calculus appropriate to the question.

Evidence:  Samples of graded student work on examinations.

 

Description:  Solutions to examination, quiz, and graded homework problems must be understandable to a trained mathematician.

Evidence:  Samples of graded student work on examinations.

 

Description:  Addressed only to the extent that  logical solutions are required on examination, quiz, and graded homework  problems.

Evidence:   Samples of graded student work on examinations.

 

Description:  Solutions to graded homework, quiz, and examination problems must be communicated using proper calculus, algebraic, and trigonometric notation and syntax.  Any graphs must conform to accepted mathematical structure.

Evidence:  Samples of graded student work on examinations.

 

Description:  Not addressed.

 

CPTG 1010

Description:

Solutions to examinations and projects must convey knowledge of spreadsheet concepts appropriate to the question.

Evidence: Samples of graded student work on examinations & projects.

Description: 

Solutions to examinations and projects must be understandable to a generally educated person.

Evidence:  Samples of graded student work on examinations & projects.

Description: 

Not addressed.

Description: 

Solutions to projects and examination problems must be communicated using proper spreadsheet notation and syntax.  Any spreadsheets must conform to accepted logical structure and formatting.

Evidence:  Samples of graded student work on examinations & projects.

Description: 

Not addressed.

 

CPTG 1111

 

Description:  Solutions and answers to examination problems and programming labs must convey knowledge of Visual Basic and elementary programming logic appropriate to the question or task.

Evidence:  Samples of graded student work on examinations.

 

Description:  Solutions and answers to examination problems and programming labs must be understandable to an individual trained in elementary Visual Basic programming.

Evidence:  Samples of graded student work on examinations

 

Description:

User interfaces and code sections associated with programming problems must demonstrate appropriate and logical organization.

Evidence:   Samples of graded student work on examinations

 

Description: 

Code sections associated with programming problems on exams and labs must be presented using proper Visual Basic syntax.  User interfaces must be created using appropriate visual basic controls.

Evidence:  Samples of graded student work on examinations.

 

Description:  Not addressed.

 

CSCI 1301

 

Description:  Completion of problems given in examinations, quizzes, and graded programming projects must convey knowledge of appropriate computing concepts

Evidence:  Samples of graded student work on examinations, quizzes, and programming projects.

 

Description:  Solutions to examinations, quizzes, and graded programming projects must be understandable to a knowledgeable computer programmer

Evidence:  Samples of graded student work on examinations, quizzes, and programming projects..

 

Description: 

Logical solutions are required on examinations and quizzes. Graded programming projects require appropriate ordering of programming constructs.

Evidence:  Samples of graded student work on examinations, quizzes, and programming projects..

 

Description:  Solutions to graded homework, quiz, and examination problems must be communicated using correct programming syntax.  Correct statement structure and appropriate documentation are important for clarifying programming solutions.

Evidence:  Samples of graded student work on examinations, quizzes, and programming projects..

 

Description:  

Effective sharing of programming code requires general rules of style and documentation in order to simplify the communication of ideas.

Evidence:  Samples of graded student programming projects.

 

SCI 1901A

 

Description:

Knowledge of astronomical concepts must be conveyed by recall and by application to the solution of conceptual problems on quizzes and examinations.

Evidence:

Samples of student work on examinations.

 

Description:

Solutions to quiz and examination questions must be addressed to a knowledgeable astronomer, although explanations are expected to be understandable to a non-professional audience.

Evidence:

Samples of student work on examinations.

 

 

Description:

Students are expected to communicate in a structured and logical manner when answering questions orally in class or when answering written examination questions. 

Evidence:

Samples of student projects from outside class and samples of student work on examinations.

 

Description:

Student writings are evaluated for spelling, grammatical usage and syntax. 

Evidence:

Samples of student writings from examinations and student projects.

 

Description:

Since discussion questions are asked on every quiz and examination, differences in style of expression are expected.  A formal, scientific tone is generally preferred.

Evidence:

Samples of student writings from examinations and student projects.

 

SCI 1901E

Description:

Knowledge of physical and engineering  concepts must be conveyed by recall and by application to the solution of conceptual problems on quizzes and examinations.

Evidence:

Samples of student work on examinations.

 

Description:

Solutions to quiz and examination questions must be addressed to a person knowledgeable of issues associated with the production and use of energy, and the environmental consequences of that use, although explanations are expected to be understandable to a non-professional audience.

Evidence:

Samples of student work on examinations.

Description:

Students are expected to communicate in a structured and logical manner when answering questions orally in class or when answering written examination questions. 

Evidence:

Samples of student projects from outside class and samples of student work on examinations.

 

Description:

Student writings are evaluated for spelling, grammatical usage and syntax. 

Evidence:

Samples of student writings from examinations and student projects.

 

Description:

Since discussion questions are asked on every quiz and examination, differences in style of expression are expected.  A formal, scientific tone is generally preferred.

Evidence:

Samples of student writings from examinations and student projects.

 

 

SCI 1901F

 

Description: Solutions to quiz and examination problems must convey knowledge of forensic science that is appropriate to the question.

Evidence:  Samples of student work on examinations.

 

Description:  Communication of solutions to quiz and examination problems must be understandable to a person with an understanding of forensic science.

Evidence:  Samples of student work on examinations.

 

Description:  Logical and organized solutions are required on examination problems. 

Evidence:  Samples of student work on examinations.

 

Description:  Solutions to quiz and examination problems must be communicated using proper syntax.

Evidence:  Samples of student work on examinations.

 

Description:  Some examination problems require that the student generate their own example of a situation that would require a particular forensic technique.

Evidence: Samples of student work on examinations.

 

SCI 1901G

 

Description:  Student reports address primary research in peer-reviewed journals.  The articles are authored by scientists, psychologists, and clinicians in the field

Evidence:  Report instructions and assessment forms.  Examples of completed reports.

 

Description: Reports are presented on-line and in-class for student peers.  Peers question the presenters, take a quiz prepared by the presenters, and answer exam questions based on the posted reports.

Evidence:  Assessment forms, examples of student reports.

 

Description: Student presenters follow a detailed outline with several deadlines, submit a draft, correct the draft, meet with the professor to discuss report, and rehearse before their in class presentation.

Evidence: Report instructions and assessment forms.  Examples of completed reports.

 

Description: Grammar, punctuation and sentence structure are corrected.  Oral presentation is assessed.  Corrected report is posted on-line.

Evidence:  Report instructions and assessment forms.  Examples of completed reports.

 

Description: The report is structured in the style of a peer-reviewed scientific journal article.  The focus is on the data.  During the meeting with the professor (before the presentation in class), stylistic elements are discussed.

Evidence: Report instructions and assessment forms.  Examples of completed reports.

 

SCI 1901H

 

Description:  Student essays address modern problems in genetic technology.

Evidence:  Student essays, grading criteria.

 

Description: Essays assignments are designed to be written for specific audiences.

Evidence:  Student essays, grading criteria.

 

Description: Essays are graded using criteria, which include organization.

Evidence: Student essays, grading criteria.

Description: Essays are graded using criteria, which include organization.

Evidence: Student essays, grading criteria.

 

Description: Essays are graded using criteria, which include organization.

Evidence: Student essays, grading criteria.