2012 Learning Outcomes

2012 Learning Outcomes


Core Competencies

Goals

Students will demonstrate the ability to write and speak effectively, reason quantitatively, and think critically so they are prepared to perform appropriately in their professions upon graduation. These skills will be applied in the major and culminate in the successful completion of a senior capstone project.


Learning Outcomes

  1. Students will demonstrate the ability to write and speak effectively, develop sound arguments, and derive justified conclusions.
  2. Students will demonstrate the ability to reason using quantitative data, and students will demonstrate use of mathematical methods and concepts in both abstract and concrete contexts.
  3. Students will demonstrate the ability to reason critically and identify credible sources.

Knowledge Domains

Natural Science

Goals

Students will demonstrate understanding of the basic facts, principles, theories and methods of science. The student will demonstrate the inter-dependence of science and technology and the influence of science and technology on society.


Learning Outcomes

  1. Students will successfully perform an experiment to test a hypothesis, including the collection and analysis of data.
  2. Students will demonstrate the knowledge and application of scientific principles.
  3. Students will use and interpret formulas, graphs and tables.
  4. Students will demonstrate understanding of the interactions of science, technology and society.

Arts and Humanities

Goals

Students will interpret significant writings and works of art with a focus on aesthetics, historical responses, and the nature of the human condition.


Learning Outcomes

  1. Students will analyze and evaluate the elements and the personal and societal impact of multiple types of literary and artistic expressions.
  2. Students will demonstrate awareness of ethical or cultural values in shaping the human experience.

Social Sciences

Goals

Students will demonstrate understanding of the development, diversity, and complexity of human behavior, institutions, and culture.


Learning Outcomes

  1. Students will demonstrate understanding of the contexts and development of human cultures and institutions.
  2. Students will demonstrate understanding of individual and social behavior.
  3. Students will demonstrate an understanding of methodologies used in the social sciences.

Social and Personal Awareness

Goals

Students will demonstrate understanding in any of the following critical areas of contemporary life: Domestic Diversity, International Perspectives, Environmental Sustainability, and Wellbeing.


  • Domestic Diversity, Learning Outcome
    Students will demonstrate knowledge of the experiences of different groups within the United States where those groups are defined by class, ethnicity, race, religion, disability, sex, or sexual orientation.


  • International Perspectives, Learning Outcome
    Students will demonstrate knowledge of the artistic, social, economic, or political life of communities outside the United States.


  • Environmental Sustainability, Learning Outcome
    Students will demonstrate understanding of contemporary concerns regarding the environmental sustainability of social, economic, public policy and technological systems and practices.


  • Wellbeing, Learning Outcome
    Students will demonstrate understanding of and appreciation for the relationship between personal behaviors and lifelong health and wellness.


Notes:

  • Natural Science – All courses must meet learning outcomes 2, 3, and 4
  • Arts and Humanities – Courses can meet either learning outcome 1 or 2
  • Social Sciences – Courses can meet either learning outcome 1 or 2, all courses must meet learning outcome 3