SOLAS ACADEMIC ASSESSMENT- PLANNING RECORD
PROGRAM: BS Chemistry ACADEMIC YEAR: 2009-2010
X indicates those School Goal(s) addressed by the outcomes selected below:
I. Deliver rigorous curricula that support general education outcomes
II. Deliver rigorous major curricula that support departmental goals
Part II: General Education Outcomes Assessment
Directions:
1. Select at least two general education outcomes from the list below to assess during the 2009-2010 academic year.
2. Complete the required fields below for each general education outcome selected, using your capstone course/experience as one
of the courses that supports the outcome.
3. Complete the required fields below for each general education outcome selected using the core courses (Areas A-E) offered by
your program as courses that support the outcome.
4. If your department or program does not offer courses in the current core (Areas A-E), select at least one lower level course and two
upper level courses to evaluate for each general education outcome selected.
5. For each general education outcome selected, define course-specific outcomes that support achievement of the overall general
education outcome.
6. Each course-specific outcome needs to have its own specific measure. Measures could include specific assignments, projects, or
other materials.
7. Overall course grade distributions are not acceptable data for results, but performance results on standardized exams or particular
assignments that address the specific outcomes are good examples of data that will lead to meaningful evaluation.
8. Please contact Susan Bello, Director of Institutional Effectiveness, or Deborah Vess, Coordinator of Institutional Effectiveness for
Academic Affairs, for help.
Timetable:
1. General education outcomes, specific courses that support these outcomes, course-specific outcomes that support the general
education outcomes, and means of assessment for each course specific outcome must be entered on the template below and
submitted via email to Susan Bello and Deborah Vess, by December 21, 2008.
2. Assessment results must include data from the spring 2009 term and be gathered, entered, and submitted to Susan Bello and
Deborah Vess via email by the end of May 2009.
3. By September 30, 2009, the department must meet, discuss and analyze the results, and agree on changes to be made as a result
of the assessment. These must be entered on the template below and submitted via email to Susan Bello and Deborah Vess.
General Education Outcomes (select at least two from this list to use for assessment purposes)
Upon graduation, students will be able to:
1. Integrate effective speaking, reading and writing skills in multiple contexts
2. Use effective critical thinking skills, including rules of informal logic, inductive and deductive reasoning, to solve problems in various
disciplines.
3. Evaluate thematic and other issues from multiple disciplinary and cultural perspectives.
4. Analyze the ways diverse cultural values impact meaning in creative works and the complex behavior of individuals, groups, and institutions in
various contexts.
5. App1y appropriate quantitative and qualitative methods from the natural sciences, social sciences, health sciences, humanities, mathematics,
and fine arts to specific and interdisciplinary problems.
6. Acquire skills and knowledge concerning physical, social and emotional well-being in order to make appropriate health decisions
7. Evaluate a variety of ethical systems, including one's own, and their role in civic life and decision-making.
8. Evaluate the interdependence of various groups in a global context.
9. Acquire skills and knowledge to make informed aesthetic judgments about works of art.
10. Comprehend the concepts and processes of the natural, physical and behavioral sciences and their role in decision-making.
11. Locate, evaluate and apply information using appropriate technologies and resources.
General Education Outcome 1: 10. Comprehend the concepts and processes of the natural, physical and behavioral sciences and their role
in decision-making.
Course Core Course specific Means of Assessing the Results of Assessment Evaluation and
Addressing Prefix and learning outcomes Outcome Changes Resulting
the Outcome Number that support the from Assessment
general education
outcome
Core Course ASTR1000 Students will know the The outcomes will be
basic applications of assessed through the use
physics and of concept based tests and
observations used to instructor's option of
develop astronomical homework. Results of
theories. student performance will
be discussed at
Department meetings to
determine necessary
changes.
Core Course PHYS1111 The student is to learn The outcomes will be
to identify, demonstrate, assessed through the use
and apply the basic of concept based tests and
laws and concepts of instructor's option of
physics in the areas of homework. Results of
mechanics, student performance will
thermodynamics, and be discussed at
wave phenomena, with Department meetings to
an emphasis on determine necessary
mechanics. The changes.
student is to gain an
understanding of the
applications of physical
concepts in everyday
life.
Core Course PHYS1112 The student is to learn The outcomes will be
to identify, and apply the assessed through the use
basic laws and concepts of concept based tests and
of physics in the areas instructor's option of
of E&M and optics, with homework. Results of
an emphasis on E&M. student performance will
The student is to gain be discussed at
an understanding of the Department meetings to
applications of physical determine necessary
Course Core Course specific Means of Assessing the Results of Assessment Evaluation and
Addressing Prefix and learning outcomes Outcome Changes Resulting
the Outcome Number that support the from Assessment
general education
outcome
concepts in everyday changes.
life.
Core Course CHEM1151 * The student will The outcomes will be
formulate physical, assessed through the use
abstract, and of concept based tests,
mathematical models of instructor's option of
events or operations homework, and American
that explain Chemical Society
phenomena. nationally standardized
exams. Results of student
* The student will performance will be
construct and discussed at Department
communicate reasoned meetings to determine
scientific arguments and necessary changes.
respond to critical
comments.
* The student will
identify unifying
concepts and processes
that run across science
disciplines.
* The student will use
the periodic table to
identify patterns and
predict interactions that
take place among
elements.
* The student will
investigate the various
types of bonds between
atoms.
* Making observations
Course Core Course specific Means of Assessing the Results of Assessment Evaluation and
Addressing Prefix and learning outcomes Outcome Changes Resulting
the Outcome Number that support the from Assessment
general education
outcome
of macroscopic
phenomena the student
will generalize what is
happening at the
microscopic level
between molecules.
* The student will
classify different types
of energy (heat, light,
electrical, mechanical,
chemical, nuclear, etc.)
as potential or kinetic
energy or energy
contained in a field.
The student will identify
energy transformations
and relate the tendency
toward disorder with the
Second Law of
Thermodynamics.
* The student will
recognize that science
and society interact
through the products
and processes formed
by each.
* The student will
recognize that science
distinguishes itself from
other ways of knowing
through the use of
empirical standards,
logical argument, and
Course Core Course specific Means of Assessing the Results of Assessment Evaluation and
Addressing Prefix and learning outcomes Outcome Changes Resulting
the Outcome Number that support the from Assessment
general education
outcome
skepticism. The student
will understand how
knowledge is produced
and refined in science.
Core Course CHEM1152 * The student will The outcomes will be
formulate physical, assessed through the use
abstract, and of concept based tests,
mathematical models of instructor's option of
events or operations homework, and American
that explain Chemical Society
phenomena. nationally standardized
exams. Results of student
* The student will performance will be
construct and discussed at Department
communicate reasoned meetings to determine
scientific arguments and necessary changes.
respond to critical
comments.
* The student will
identify unifying
concepts and processes
that run across science
disciplines.
* The student will use
the periodic table to
identify patterns and
predict interactions that
take place among
elements.
* The student will
investigate the various
types of bonds between
atoms.
Course Core Course specific Means of Assessing the Results of Assessment Evaluation and
Addressing Prefix and learning outcomes Outcome Changes Resulting
the Outcome Number that support the from Assessment
general education
outcome
* Making observations
of macroscopic
phenomena the student
will generalize what is
happening at the
microscopic level
between molecules.
* The student will
classify different types
of energy (heat, light,
electrical, mechanical,
chemical, nuclear, etc.)
as potential or kinetic
energy or energy
contained in a field.
The student will identify
energy transformations
and relate the tendency
toward disorder with the
Second Law of
Thermodynamics.
* Using the EM
spectrum, the student
will investigate the dual
nature of light.
* The student will
recognize that science
and society interact
through the products
and processes formed
by each.
Course Core Course specific Means of Assessing the Results of Assessment Evaluation and
Addressing Prefix and learning outcomes Outcome Changes Resulting
the Outcome Number that support the from Assessment
general education
outcome
* The student will
recognize that science
distinguishes itself from
other ways of knowing
through the use of
empirical standards,
logical argument, and
skepticism. The student
will understand how
knowledge is produced
and refined in science.
* The student will
recognize the chemical
basis of life.
* The student will
analyze the role of
chemical reactions in
cell functions.
* The student will
explain how the
instructions for
specifying the
construction of proteins
are carried in DNA.
Core Course CHEM1211 * The student will The outcomes will be
formulate physical, assessed through the use
abstract, and of concept based tests,
mathematical models of instructor's option of
events or operations homework, and American
that explain Chemical Society
phenomena. nationally standardized
exams. Results of student
* The student will performance will be
Course Core Course specific Means of Assessing the Results of Assessment Evaluation and
Addressing Prefix and learning outcomes Outcome Changes Resulting
the Outcome Number that support the from Assessment
general education
outcome
construct and discussed at Department
communicate reasoned meetings to determine
scientific arguments and necessary changes.
respond to critical
comments.
* The student will
identify unifying
concepts and processes
that run across science
disciplines.
* The student will use
the periodic table to
identify patterns and
predict interactions that
take place among
elements.
* The student will
investigate the various
types of bonds between
atoms.
* Making observations
of macroscopic
phenomena the student
will generalize what is
happening at the
microscopic level
between molecules.
* The student will
classify different types
of energy (heat, light,
electrical, mechanical,
Course Core Course specific Means of Assessing the Results of Assessment Evaluation and
Addressing Prefix and learning outcomes Outcome Changes Resulting
the Outcome Number that support the from Assessment
general education
outcome
chemical, nuclear, etc.)
as potential or kinetic
energy or energy
contained in a field. The
student will identify
energy transformations
and relate the tendency
toward disorder with the
Second Law of
Thermodynamics.
* The student will
recognize that science
and society interact
through the products
and processes formed
by each.
* The student will
recognize that science
distinguishes itself from
other ways of knowing
through the use of
empirical standards,
logical argument, and
skepticism. The student
will understand how
knowledge is produced
and refined in science.
Core Course CHEM1212 The student will The outcomes will be
formulate physical, assessed through the use
abstract, and of concept based tests,
mathematical models of instructor's option of
events or operations homework, and American
that explain Chemical Society
phenomena. nationally standardized
Course Core Course specific Means of Assessing the Results of Assessment Evaluation and
Addressing Prefix and learning outcomes Outcome Changes Resulting
the Outcome Number that support the from Assessment
general education
outcome
exams. Results of student
* The student will performance will be
construct and discussed at Department
communicate reasoned meetings to determine
scientific arguments and necessary changes.
respond to critical
comments.
* The student will
identify unifying
concepts and processes
that run across science
disciplines.
* The student will devlop
models of chemical
bonding.
* The student will
investigate the various
types of bonds between
atoms.
* Making observations
of macroscopic
phenomena the student
will generalize what is
happening at the
microscopic level
between molecules.
* The student will
classify different types
of energy (heat, light,
electrical, mechanical,
chemical, nuclear, etc.)
Course Core Course specific Means of Assessing the Results of Assessment Evaluation and
Addressing Prefix and learning outcomes Outcome Changes Resulting
the Outcome Number that support the from Assessment
general education
outcome
as potential or kinetic
energy or energy
contained in a field. The
student will identify
energy transformations
and relate the tendency
toward disorder with the
Second Law of
Thermodynamics.
* The student will
recognize that science
and society interact
through the products
and processes formed
by each.
* The student will
recognize that science
distinguishes itself from
other ways of knowing
through the use of
empirical standards,
logical argument, and
skepticism. The student
will understand how
knowledge is produced
and refined in science.
Core Course PHYS2211 The student is to learn The outcomes will be
to identify, demonstrate, assessed through the use
and apply the basic of concept based tests and
laws and concepts of instructor's option of
physics in the areas of homework. Results of
mechanics, student performance will
thermodynamics, and be discussed at
wave phenomena, with Department meetings to
Course Core Course specific Means of Assessing the Results of Assessment Evaluation and
Addressing Prefix and learning outcomes Outcome Changes Resulting
the Outcome Number that support the from Assessment
general education
outcome
an emphasis on determine necessary
mechanics. The changes.
student is to gain an
understanding of the
applications of physical
concepts in everyday
life.
Core Course PHYS2212 The student is to learn The outcomes will be
to identify, demonstrate, assessed through the use
and apply the basic of concept based tests and
laws and concepts of instructor's option of
physics in the areas of homework. Results of
E&M and optics, with an student performance will
emphasis on E&M. The be discussed at
student is to gain an Department meetings to
understanding of the determine necessary
applications of physical changes.
concepts in everyday
life.
Core Course IDST2405 Acquired knowledge The outcomes will be
and understanding of assessed through the use
underlying concepts, of concept based tests and
principles and instructor's option of
applications of physical homework. Results of
science; your study student performance will
options will allow you to be discussed at
combine depth and Department meetings to
breadth of study across determine necessary
disciplines. changes.
Acquired knowledge
and understanding of
terms, conventions and
units of measurement
appropriate to physical
science.
Course Core Course specific Means of Assessing the Results of Assessment Evaluation and
Addressing Prefix and learning outcomes Outcome Changes Resulting
the Outcome Number that support the from Assessment
general education
outcome
Acquired knowledge
and understanding of
the language and the
techniques of
mathematics that are
used in physical
science.
Acquired knowledge
and understanding of
appropriate methods of
acquiring, interpreting
and analysing scientific
data and information in
physical science.
Acquired knowledge
and understanding of
contributions made by
physical science to
informed debate, and
some of the limits of
current scientific
knowledge.
Lower Level
Course in Lieu
of Core
Course in
departments
that offer no
core courses
in Areas A-E
Upper Level
course in lieu
Course Core Course specific Means of Assessing the Results of Assessment Evaluation and
Addressing Prefix and learning outcomes Outcome Changes Resulting
the Outcome Number that support the from Assessment
general education
outcome
of Core
Course in
Departments
that Offer no
core courses
in Areas A-E
Upper Level
course in lieu
of Core
Course in
Departments
that Offer no
core courses
in Areas A-E
General Education Outcome 2: 11. Locate, evaluate and apply information using appropriate technologies and resources.
Course Core Prefix Course specific Means of Assessing the Results of Assessment Evaluation and Changes
Addressing and Number learning outcomes Outcome Resulting from Assessment
the that support the
Outcome general education
outcome
Core Course ASTR1000L Students will know: The outcomes will be
* How to interpret assessed on the basis of
motions in the sky; completing in class lab
* how to calculate exercises and possible
basic distance scales; quizzes and or tests.
* how to use Kepler's Results of student
Laws; performance will be
* how to do basic discussed at Department
stellar classification meetings to determine
and age necessary changes.
determination;
* how to estimate the
age of the Universe.
Core Course PHYS1111L The student is to learn The outcomes will be
to identify, assessed on the basis of
demonstrate, and completing in class lab
apply the basic laws exercises and possible
and concepts of quizzes and or tests.
physics in the areas of Results of student
mechanics and wave performance will be
phenomena, with an discussed at Department
emphasis on meetings to determine
mechanics using necessary changes.
experimental
apparatus. The
student is to gain an
understanding of the
applications of
physical concepts in
everyday life.
Core Course PHYS1112L The student is to learn The outcomes will be
to identify, assessed on the basis of
demonstrate, and completing in class lab
apply the basic laws exercises and possible
and concepts of quizzes and or tests.
physics in the areas of Results of student
E&M and optics using performance will be
experimental discussed at Department
apparatus. The meetings to determine
student is to gain an necessary changes.
understanding of the
applications of
physical concepts in
everyday life.
Core Course CHEM1151L * Understand the The outcomes will be
chemical properties of assessed on the basis of
atoms, molecules completing in class lab
(inorganic and exercises, lab quizzes, and
organic), ions, gases, lab reports. Results of
and liquids, and the student performance will
chemical principles of be discussed at
stoichiometry, Department meetings to
reactions in solutions, determine necessary
thermochemistry, changes.
atomic structure,
periodicity and
bonding.
* Learn laboratory
techniques.
* Develop problem
solving skills in
chemistry.
Core Course CHEM1152L * Understand the The outcomes will be
chemical properties of assessed on the basis of
atoms, molecules completing in class lab
(inorganic and exercises, lab quizzes, and
organic), ions, gases, lab reports. Results of
and liquids, and the student performance will
chemical principles of be discussed at
stoichiometry, Department meetings to
reactions in solutions, determine necessary
thermochemistry, changes.
atomic structure,
periodicity and
bonding.
* Learn laboratory
techniques.
* Develop problem
solving skills in
chemistry.
Core Course CHEM1211L * Understand the The outcomes will be
chemical properties of assessed on the basis of
atoms, molecules completing in class lab
(inorganic and exercises, lab quizzes, and
organic), ions, gases, lab reports. Results of
and liquids, and the student performance will
chemical principles of be discussed at
stoichiometry, Department meetings to
reactions in solutions, determine necessary
thermochemistry, changes.
atomic structure,
periodicity and
bonding.
* Learn laboratory
techniques.
* Develop problem
solving skills in
chemistry.
Core Course CHEM1212L * Understand the The outcomes will be
chemical properties of assessed on the basis of
atoms, molecules completing in class lab
(inorganic and exercises, lab quizzes, and
organic), ions, gases, lab reports. Results of
and liquids, and the student performance will
chemical principles of be discussed at
stoichiometry, Department meetings to
reactions in solutions, determine necessary
thermochemistry, changes.
atomic structure,
periodicity and
bonding.
* Learn laboratory
techniques.
* Develop problem
solving skills in
chemistry.
Core Course PHYS2211L The student is to learn The outcomes will be
to identify, assessed on the basis of
demonstrate, and completing in class lab
apply the basic laws exercises and possible
and concepts of quizzes and or tests.
physics in the areas of Results of student
mechanics and wave performance will be
phenomena, with an discussed at Department
emphasis on meetings to determine
mechanics using necessary changes.
experimental
apparatus. The
student is to gain an
understanding of the
applications of
physical concepts in
everyday life.
Core Course PHYS2212L The student is to learn The outcomes will be
to identify, assessed on the basis of
demonstrate, and completing in class lab
apply the basic laws exercises and possible
and concepts of quizzes and or tests.
physics in the areas of Results of student
E&M and optics using performance will be
experimental discussed at Department
apparatus. The meetings to determine
student is to gain an necessary changes.
understanding of the
applications of
physical concepts in
everyday life.
Core Course IDST2405L The student will be The outcomes will be
able to conduct assessed on the basis of
practical and completing in class lab
investigative work in exercises and possible
physical science in a quizzes and or tests.
responsible and safe Results of student
manner, and be aware performance will be
of the need for risk discussed at Department
assessment. meetings to determine
necessary changes.
The student will be
able to use
appropriate
techniques to acquire,
record and analyse
data from laboratory
and field observations
and measurements,
and interpret and
report results in terms
of underlying theory,
practical issues and
relevant information
from other sources.
Lower Level
Course in
Lieu of Core
Course in
departments
that offer no
core courses
in Areas A-E
Upper Level
course in
lieu of Core
Course in
Departments
that Offer no
core courses
in Areas A-E
Upper Level
course in
lieu of Core
Course in
Departments
that Offer no
core courses
in Areas A-E
Part III: Program Specific Outcome
Directions:
1. Select at least one outcome that reflects a discipline specific goal from your list of program outcomes to evaluate during the 2008-2009
academic year.
2. Complete the required fields below for the program outcome selected using at least three courses that support the outcome.
3. The means of assessing the outcome need to be unique/specific for each course evaluated. Reference the particular course by using specific
assignments, projects, or other materials. In other words, do not insert the same generic means of assessment for every course, i.e. grade
distributions, performance at above the 70th percentile, etc.
4. Grade distributions are not acceptable data for results, unless departments obtain the data in conjunction with a rubric employed by all faculty
explaining evaluation procedures and standards.
5. For the program outcome selected, define course-specific outcomes that support achievement of the overall program outcome.
6. Each course-specific outcome needs to have its own specific measure. Measures could include specific assignments, projects, or other
materials. Overall course grade distributions are not acceptable data for results, but performance results on standardized exams or particular
assignments that address the specific outcomes are good examples of data that will lead to meaningful evaluation.
7. Please contact Susan Bello, Director of Institutional Effectiveness, or Deborah Vess, Coordinator of Institutional Effectiveness for Academic
Affairs, for help.
Timetable:
1. The program outcome, specific courses that support this outcome, course specific outcomes that support the program outcomes, and means
of assessment for each course-specific outcome must be entered on the template below and submitted via email to Susan Bello and copied
to Deborah Vess, by December 21, 2008.
2. Assessment results must include data from the spring 2009 term and be gathered, entered, and submitted to Susan Bello and Deborah Vess
via email by the end of May 2009.
3. By September 30, 2009, the department must meet, discuss and analyze the results, and agree on changes to be made as a result of the
assessment. These must be entered on the template below and submitted via email to Susan Bello and Deborah Vess.
Program Outcome for Chemistry:
IV Knowledge of Chemical Principles and Facts
Students obtaining a baccalaureate chemistry degree should have upon graduation
1. developed a mastery of critical thinking skills, problem-solving skills and data analysis skills leading to the ability to
a. collect and analyze data.
b. apply fundamental chemical principles to gather and explain data.
c. design experiments or model systems to test hypotheses.
d. assess the relative validity of several possible solutions to a problem.
2. a working knowledge of chemical principles appropriate to a chemistry degree program to include thermodynamics, equilibrium, kinetics,
quantum mechanics, structures of materials, and synthesis.
3. a mastery of a broad set of factual chemical knowledge concerning the properties of substances, molecules and atoms.
Course Addressing Core Prefix Course specific Means of Assessing Results of Assessment Evaluation and
the Outcome and Number learning outcomes the Outcome Changes Resulting
that support the from Assessment
general education
outcome
Course I CHEM1211 * The student will The outcomes will be
formulate physical, assessed through the
abstract, and use of concept based
mathematical tests, instructor's option
models of events or of homework, and
operations that American Chemical
explain phenomena. Society nationally
standardized exams.
* The student will
construct and Results of student
communicate performance will be
reasoned scientific discussed at Department
arguments and meetings to determine
respond to critical necessary changes.
comments.
* The student will
identify unifying
concepts and
processes that run
across science
disciplines.
Course Addressing Core Prefix Course specific Means of Assessing Results of Assessment Evaluation and
the Outcome and Number learning outcomes the Outcome Changes Resulting
that support the from Assessment
general education
outcome
* The student will
use the periodic
table to identify
patterns and predict
interactions that
take place among
elements.
* The student will
investigate the
various types of
bonds between
atoms.
* Making
observations of
macroscopic
phenomena the
student will
generalize what is
happening at the
microscopic level
between molecules.
* The student will
classify different
types of energy
(heat, light,
electrical,
mechanical,
chemical, nuclear,
etc.) as potential or
kinetic energy or
energy contained in
a field. The student
will identify energy
Course Addressing Core Prefix Course specific Means of Assessing Results of Assessment Evaluation and
the Outcome and Number learning outcomes the Outcome Changes Resulting
that support the from Assessment
general education
outcome
transformations and
relate the tendency
toward disorder with
the Second Law of
Thermodynamics.
* The student will
recognize that
science and society
interact through the
products and
processes formed
by each.
* The student will
recognize that
science
distinguishes itself
from other ways of
knowing through the
use of empirical
standards, logical
argument, and
skepticism. The
student will
understand how
knowledge is
produced and
refined in science.
Course II CHEM1212 The student will The outcomes will be .
formulate physical, assessed through the
abstract, and use of concept based
mathematical tests, instructor's option
models of events or of homework, and
operations that American Chemical
explain phenomena. Society nationally
Course Addressing Core Prefix Course specific Means of Assessing Results of Assessment Evaluation and
the Outcome and Number learning outcomes the Outcome Changes Resulting
that support the from Assessment
general education
outcome
standardized exams.
* The student will
construct and Results of student
communicate performance will be
reasoned scientific discussed at Department
arguments and meetings to determine
respond to critical necessary changes.
comments.
* The student will
identify unifying
concepts and
processes that run
across science
disciplines.
* The student will
devlop models of
chemical bonding.
* The student will
investigate the
various types of
bonds between
atoms.
* Making
observations of
macroscopic
phenomena the
student will
generalize what is
happening at the
microscopic level
between molecules.
Course Addressing Core Prefix Course specific Means of Assessing Results of Assessment Evaluation and
the Outcome and Number learning outcomes the Outcome Changes Resulting
that support the from Assessment
general education
outcome
* The student will
classify different
types of energy
(heat, light,
electrical,
mechanical,
chemical, nuclear,
etc.) as potential or
kinetic energy or
energy contained in
a field. The student
will identify energy
transformations and
relate the tendency
toward disorder with
the Second Law of
Thermodynamics.
* The student will
recognize that
science and society
interact through the
products and
processes formed
by each.
* The student will
recognize that
science
distinguishes itself
from other ways of
knowing through the
use of empirical
standards, logical
argument, and
skepticism. The
Course Addressing Core Prefix Course specific Means of Assessing Results of Assessment Evaluation and
the Outcome and Number learning outcomes the Outcome Changes Resulting
that support the from Assessment
general education
outcome
student will
understand how
knowledge is
produced and
refined in science.
Course III CHEM2800 * The student will The outcomes will be
learn how to assessed through the
independently think use of concept based
and reason through tests, instructor's option
problems. of homework, and
American Chemical
* The student will Society nationally
learn the standardized exams.
importance of
analytical chemistry Results of student
to everyday life. performance will be
discussed at Department
* The student will meetings to determine
work independently necessary changes.
and with others to
gather, analyze,
and synthesize
data.
* The student will
formulate physical,
abstract, and
mathematical
models of events or
operations that
explain phenomena.
* The student will
construct and
communicate
reasoned scientific
Course Addressing Core Prefix Course specific Means of Assessing Results of Assessment Evaluation and
the Outcome and Number learning outcomes the Outcome Changes Resulting
that support the from Assessment
general education
outcome
arguments and
respond to critical
comments.
* The student will
identify unifying
concepts and
processes that run
across science
disciplines.
* The student will
use the periodic
table to identify
patterns and predict
interactions that
take place among
elements.
* The student will
recognize that
science
distinguishes itself
from other ways of
knowing through the
use of empirical
standards, logical
argument, and
skepticism. The
student will
understand how
knowledge is
produced and
refined in science.
* The student will
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recognize the
chemical basis of
life.
Course IV CHEM3010 * The student will The outcomes will be
formulate physical, assessed through the
abstract, and use of concept based
mathematical tests, instructor's option
models of events or of homework, and
operations that American Chemical
explain phenomena. Society nationally
standardized exams.
* The student will
construct and Results of student
communicate performance will be
reasoned scientific discussed at Department
arguments and meetings to determine
respond to critical necessary changes.
comments.
* The student will
identify unifying
concepts and
processes that run
across science
disciplines.
* The student will
use the periodic
table to identify
patterns and predict
interactions that
take place among
elements.
* The student will
investigate the
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various types of
bonds between
atoms.
* Making
observations of
macroscopic
phenomena the
student will
generalize what is
happening at the
microscopic level
between molecules.
* The student will
classify different
types of energy
(heat, light,
electrical,
mechanical,
chemical, nuclear,
etc.) as potential or
kinetic energy or
energy contained in
a field. The student
will identify energy
transformations and
relate the tendency
toward disorder with
the Second Law of
Thermodynamics.
* Using the EM
spectrum, the
student will
investigate the dual
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nature of light.
* The student will
investigate the
behavior of
materials including
their ability to
insulate or conduct
electrons.
* The student will
determine the role
of semiconducting
materials in
computer use.
* The student will
recognize that
science and society
interact through the
products and
processes formed
by each.
* The student will
recognize that
science
distinguishes itself
from other ways of
knowing through the
use of empirical
standards, logical
argument, and
skepticism. The
student will
understand how
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knowledge is
produced and
refined in science.
Course V CHEM4211 * Students will be The outcomes will be
able to apply assessed through the
modern models of use of concept based
physical and tests, instructor's option
chemical of homework, and
phenomena. American Chemical
* Students will be Society nationally
able to develop new standardized exams.
models of physical Results of student
and chemical performance will be
phenomena. discussed at Department
meetings to determine
necessary changes.
Course VI CHEM4212 * Students will be The outcomes will be
able to apply assessed through the
modern models of use of concept based
physical and tests, instructor's option
chemical of homework, and
phenomena. American Chemical
* Students will be Society nationally
able to develop new standardized exams.
models of physical Results of student
and chemical performance will be
phenomena. discussed at Department
meetings to determine
necessary changes.
Program Outcome for Physics:
IV Knowledge of Physical Principles and Facts
1. Students obtaining a baccalaureate physics degree should have the following outcomes upon graduation.
2. They should have developed a mastery of critical thinking skills, problem-solving skills and data analysis skills leading to the following:
• The ability to collect and analyze data.
• The ability to apply fundamental physical principles to gather and explain data.
• The ability to design experiments or model systems to test hypotheses.
• The ability to assess the relative validity of several possible solutions to a problem.
3. They should have a working knowledge of physical principles appropriate to a physics degree program to include classical and relativistic
mechanics, thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, and electricity and magnetism.
4. They should have a mastery of a broad set of factual physical knowledge..
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Course I PHYS1011 * Students will be Assessment and
able to apply LEarning in Knowledge
modern models of Spaces is a Web-based,
physical and artificially intelligent
chemical assessment and learning
phenomena. system. ALEKS uses
* Students will be adaptive questioning to
able to develop new quickly and accurately
models of physical determine exactly what a
and chemical student knows and
phenomena. doesn't know in a course.
ALEKS then instructs the
student on the topics she
is most ready to learn.
Results of student
performance will be
discussed at Department
meetings to determine
necessary changes.
Course II PHYS2211L * Students will be In-house developed Pre-
able to apply Lab and Post-Lab
modern models of assessments in Georgia
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physical and View
chemical
phenomena. Results of student
* Students will be performance will be
able to develop new discussed at Department
models of physical meetings to determine
and chemical necessary changes.
phenomena.
Course III PHYS2211 * Students will be Physics Attitudes, Skills,
able to apply & Knowledge Survey
modern models of (PASKS)
physical and
chemical Wiley Plus online
phenomena. homework service
* Students will be
able to develop new Results of student
models of physical performance will be
and chemical discussed at Department
phenomena. meetings to determine
necessary changes.