Biology BS Assessment Plan
Description of the Measure
Measure ID
DIR-1
Quiz from 2801 General Ecology
DIR-2
Questions from lecture exams in 1012
DIR-3
Graphs and tables in lab reports assessed in 2202
DIR-4
Abstract in 3987
DIR-5
Questions on Exams in 1011
DIR-6
Plant cell fractionation lab in 2102
DIR-7
Essay questions on exams in 4802
DIR-8
Identify in written assignments in 2802
DIR-9
3987 Students will be graded on their ability to present scientific information to their peers and the public during an open
40 minute seminar
Direct Measures (course embedded)
Biol
1011
Program Outcomes
COGNITIVE: Know the general process
of evolution by natural selection
Biol
1012
Collect Term
Spring 13
DIR-2
Collect Term
Spring 11
COGNITIVE: Know the basic principles of
the origin of life
Measure
DIR-5
Collect Term
Fall 11
BEHAVIORAL: Demonstrate proficiency
with at least one instrument commonly
used in biological research (microscope,
etc)
Biol
2801
DIR-1
Measure
BEHAVIORAL: Demonstrate
communication of the results of scientific
knowledge to other scientists and the
public in both written and oral forms
Biol
2201
Measure
COGNITIVE: Know the basic principles of
ecology, genetics, physiology, and cell
biology
BEHAVIORAL: Demonstrate analysis of
quantitative and qualitative data including
entry and organization of data with
spreadsheets and drawing programs and
their analysis and presentation in graphs,
tables and figures
Biol
2101
Biol
3987
Biol
4802
Biol
2102
Biol
2202
Measure
DIR-3
Collect Term
Spring 11
Measure
DIR-4
Collect Term
Fall 11
Measure
DIR-6
Collect Term
Fall 11
Biol
2802
AFFECTIVE: Understand key ethical and
cultural considerations associated with
scientific inquiry
Measure
DIR-7
Collect Term
Fall 12
AFFECTIVE: A commitment to original
thought
Measure
DIR-8
Collect Term
Fall 12
AFFECTIVE: A commitment to the
analysis and elucidation of objective reality
regardless of prior views
Measure
DIR-9
Collect Term
Fall 12