CONTRA COSTA COLLEGE
Course-Level
Student Learning Outcomes with Assessment Methods and Criteria
New
X
Revised
Date: November, 2014
BIOSC 172L
Department/Course Number:
Course Title: Introduction to Biotechnology Laboratory
Is this course required for completion of a degree, major(s), or certificate program(s)?
If yes, which degree/major(s)/certificate program(s)?
Major(s):
Biotechnology Assistant
AA
X Yes
AS
No
ADT (TMC)
Certificate of Achievement? X Yes
Certificate of Achievement?
Yes
Certificate of Achievement?
Yes
No
No
No
Certificate(s) of Accomplishment:
Does this course satisfy a GE requirement(s)?
A. Language & Rationality
X B. Natural Science w/ Lab
C. Arts and Humanities
D. Social Sciences
Intended Outcome
1. Students will make lab
notebook entries
correctly according to
an Standard Operating
Procedure (SOP)
2. Students will improve
their understanding and
knowledge of basic
scientific and biological
concepts, including: 1)
Basic chemistry for
biology 2) Cell theory
3) Energy flow through
photosynthesis and
cellular respiration 4)
Cellular reproduction 5)
Genetics 6) Laboratory
X Yes (If yes, which requirement?)
English Composition
No
Oral Communication & Critical Thinking
E. Mathematics Proficiency
F. Health Education
G. Physical Education
Assessment Method
Notebook evaluation. Record
percent compliance with
rules/procedures in course
notebook entry SOP
Assessment Criteria
The majority of students in a course
will demonstrate 100% compliance or
will show improvement in %
compliance between 2 notebook
evaluations during the course
Students will be asked a series of At least 70% of students will
questions about one or two
demonstrate understanding of the key
specific topics. A random
concepts.
selection of these questionnaires
will be evaluated using a rubric.
calculations 7)
Experimental design
and analysis
3. Students will be able to
make calculations and
use standard laboratory
equipment to prepare
solutions and media
from solid or
concentrated stocks.
4. Students will be able to
correctly prepare, focus,
view, and interpret a
sample using a
microscope
Solutions prepared by students
will be assessed using a bioassay
and/or a pH meter or
conductance meter. Results will
be analyzed according to
variance standards.
The majority of student solutions will
perform within standards of variation.
Instructor will observe and
document student microscope
use during a “laboratory
practical” assessment and
evaluate student performance
according to a rubric.
At least 70% of students will be able
to complete the task with a
“proficient” level of ability.
You may have more (or fewer) than five outcomes. Attach separate pages as needed.
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