I. Rationale
Please provide a rationale for the course which explains how the course being proposed fits into this
Cluster based on the Cluster's description. For your convenience, the overall description and rationale for
this component are included below.
Overall Description and Rationale for Thematic Transdisciplinary Cluster on
Public Health and Human Development
The Public Health and Human Development cluster will provide a multi-disciplinary and
interdisciplinary focus on the identification and solution of pressing modern problems in human
health and development at any level from the molecular to the environmental. As we move
further into the 21st century, old problems like overpopulation, environmental degradation, and
pandemic disease will continue to vex our society. At the same time, new problems like blurring
distinctions between humans and computers, how to manage and use personal genetic
information, addressing complex health needs in today’s society, and equitable access to
increasingly expensive health technologies will also demand solution.
The motivation for this cluster is the belief that only the interaction of scientific and humanities
approaches can make headway into the solution of these multifactorial problems. This cluster
will bring humanities students into closer touch with the significance of scientific and
technological expertise, and provide science students with a humanistic context and sensibility
for their work. Both groups will see that the entire solution to complex problems requires
appreciation of and contributions from both traditions.
The Public Health and Human Development cluster will produce scholars and leaders—as well
as consumers, parents and voters—who are cognizant of both scientific and humanistic thought
and methodology, able to apply them to societal problems, and able to work well in multidisciplinary settings.
Brief Statement of Rationale for Course’s Inclusion in Public Health and Human
Development Cluster
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II. Common Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
Each course must address all of the Common Student Learning Outcomes for this Cluster, and list these
Common SLOs along with course-specific SLOs in the model course syllabus (to be attached). For each
Common SLO, list the course SLOs that address the common SLO, describe the opportunities which will
be provided for students to learn the outcome (readings, class discussion and/or activities, applied
projects), and list the means of assessment (exams, papers, projects, quizzes, etc.) that will be used to
determine the level of student understanding.
TTC 1. Articulate multiple ways in which science and the humanities, together or
separately, can help solve problems in human health and development facing our society.
Course SLO(s) to Address TTC 1
Opportunities for Student Learning
(reading, researching, discussing, listening, viewing, etc.)
Means of Assessing Course SLO(s)
(exams, papers, projects, quizzes, etc.)
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TTC 2. Demonstrate familiarity with specific scientific and/or humanitarian thought and
methodology that is essential to understanding our public health and how it can be
improved.
Course SLO(s) to Address TTC 2
Opportunities for Student Learning
(reading, researching, discussing, listening, viewing, etc.)
Means of Assessing Course SLO(s)
(exams, papers, projects, quizzes, etc.)
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Submission instructions:
Please submit cover form, all component forms, a model syllabus, and College/School’s course
action form (if needed) to your department chair. Department chairs should then submit these
forms, syllabus, and course action form (if needed) in one email message to
universitystudies@uncw.edu from their UNCW email address.
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