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AREA D1 COURSES |
COMMUNICATION OUTCOME COMPONENTS |
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Knowledge Base |
Awareness of Recipient |
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Mechanics/ Delivery |
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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 |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 fo | |