S C I E N C E G E N E D F O R A A S D E G R E E
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Course Objectives: (Matches what is in your MCO and reflects the categories you choose below):
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Course Description: (Matches what is in your MCO):
For the AAS Science General Education requirement, the Quantitative Reasoning section is required. Choose one or two of the other objective areas:
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Quantitative Reasoning: Includes the ability to use scientific reasoning skills including induction and deduction; to discern bias and subjectivity; to perform appropriate calculations; and understand, evaluate, model and effectively use data.(Must
Have).
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Critical Thinking: Includes the ability to grasp complexities, relationships, similarities and differences; to draw Inferences and conclusions; to identify and troubleshoot problems; to collect and identify data to formulate and test solutions; and to identify how individual values and perceptions influence decision making.
3.
Information Literacy: Includes the ability to understand information technology; use applications as tools; and to evaluate the applicability and validity of information.
1.
Quantitative Reasoning Objective: Includes the ability to use scientific reasoning skills including induction and deduction; to discern bias and subjectivity; to perform appropriate calculations; and understand, evaluate, model and effectively use data. This is an introductory course or broad in scope or survey in nature.
The submission must meet all of the following criteria (for AAS degree, you must choose this area): This mandatory and Evaluator
Guidelines
Yes No
The course must emphasize general principles and concepts having a broad range of applications and not be structured around specialized topics.
Emphasizes general principles and concepts having a broad range of applications and is not restricted to specialized topics.
Apply the scientific method.
Critically evaluate scientific evidence to solve problems.
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Critical Thinking Objective: Includes the ability to grasp complexities, relationships, similarities and differences; to draw inferences and conclusions; to identify and troubleshoot problems; to collect and identify data to formulate and test solutions; and to identify how individual values and perceptions influence decision making.
The submission must meet all of the following criteria: Evaluator
Guidelines
Yes No
This is an introductory course or broad in scope or survey in nature.
It exhibits theoretical and practical aspects of critical thinking applicable to the applied sciences.
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It exhibits instruction in the relationship of language to logic, which may include the following:
Instruction in the ability to distinguish matters of fact from issues of judgment or opinion.
Instruction in the analysis if ideas, which may include: o Analyze ideas o Criticize ideas o Reason inductively o Infer factual or judgmental conclusions, which are based on unambiguous statements of knowledge and belief.
The submission must meet all of the following criteria:
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Information Literacy: Includes the ability to understand information technology; use applications as tools; and to evaluate the Applicability and validity of information.
Evaluator
Guidelines
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This is an introductory course or broad in scope or survey in nature, and exhibit the following it exhibits the following:
Instruction in the economic, legal, and/or social issues surrounding the use of information.
Instruction in the extent of information needed to accomplish a specific purpose, including:
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The accessing of appropriate information.
The critical evaluation of information and its sources
Yes No
 The effective use of technology in the creation and communication of content.
Outcomes & Measures:
Program Outcome #1: Students will: Measures:
Program Outcome #2: Students will:
Program Outcome #3: Students will:
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Endorsement Tracking Form/Approvals
This form must be uploaded into your course MCO. The submitter of this packet is not obligated to obtain signatures on this form; however, signatures must be obtained on the Master Course Outline before submitting it to the Chair of the Curriculum, Assessment & Programs Committee.
DATE CAP Chair Signature
DATE VPAA Signature
Note: This form must be uploaded into your course MCO. The submitter of this packet is not obligated to obtain signatures on this form; however, signatures must be obtained on the Master Course Outline before submitting it to the Chair of the Curriculum, Assessment & Programs Committee
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