Proposal ID#
Course
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BACCALAUREATE CORE PROPOSAL CHECKLIST
PERSPECTIVES CATEGORY: BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE (LAB)
Syllabus Checklist
Syllabus Checklist (based on OSU Syllabus Minimum Requirement)
Course proposal includes a complete syllabus
Syllabus includes a statement that the course fulfills the Baccalaureate Core requirement for
Biological Science.
Course clearly states Baccalaureate Core Category Learning Outcomes and lists them distinctly
from other course outcomes. If proposing for more than one category, syllabus includes Bacc
Core outcomes for all relevant categories.
Course has no limiting prerequisites (see criteria A below)
Syllabus includes required texts and materials
Syllabus includes grading criteria
Syllabus includes course schedule
Syllabus includes statement regarding students with disabilities
Syllabus includes statement regarding academic or scholarly dishonesty with appropriate URL
link
Course is at least four credits and contains a lab (see criteria A below)
Criteria and Outcomes Consideration: After reviewing the syllabus and the Baccalaureate
Core Question set in the Course Proposal System, please make sure all criteria are met
and course includes activities assignments, or measurements aimed at helping students
meet learning outcomes. Note problems or questions on the back of this sheet.
Biological Science (LAB) Learning Outcomes
1. Recognize and apply concepts and theories of basic physical or biological sciences.
2. Apply scientific methodology and demonstrate the ability to draw conclusions based on observation,
analysis, and synthesis.
3. Demonstrate connections with other subject areas.
Biological Science (LAB) Rationale and Criteria:
Science courses shall:
A. Courses in this Perspectives category shall be at least four credits, contain a lab, and
accessible to both lower and upper division students. Prerequisites or class‐level restrictions
for Perspectives courses must not create unreasonable barriers for students seeking to fulfill
these categories.
B. Emphasize elements of critical thinking;
C. Focus on the meaning of the fundamental concepts and theories that broadly characterize
basic (rather than applied) physical or biological science;
D. Illustrate, demonstrate, and analyze natural phenomena and systems;
E. Provide historical perspectives and context on the evolution of major theories and ideas;
F. Demonstrate interrelationships or connections with other subject areas; and
G. Examine the nature, value, and limitations of scientific methods and the interaction of science
with society.
Science seeks to develop a fundamental description and understanding of the natural world, from
elementary particles to the cosmos, including the realm of living systems. Students should have the
opportunity to explore the insights of science, to view science as a human achievement, and to
participate in scientific inquiry. This experience includes the challenge of drawing conclusions based on
observation, analysis, and synthesis. To ensure a broad perspective, the scientific requirement consists
of two parts: physical science (including earth science) and biological science.
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Please indicate below how well you think the course fits with the category Criteria and Rationale and any
concerns you may have about the proposer’s responses to the Baccalaureate Core questions, especially
those dealing with how students in the course will achieve Category Learning Outcomes. Indicate any
clarification you’d like to see in question responses and/or adjustments to the syllabus relative to BCC
concerns. Also, please indicate if you think this proposal is exemplary
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