DRAFT – ANAT 1
Chabot College Course Assessment Plan FORM
Course # and Name: Anat 1
Contributing faculty members: Jennifer Lange, Patricia Wu, James Ruggiero, Michael Fonda,
Meili Xu
Catalog Description: Structure and function of the human body with emphasis on microscopic
and gross anatomy. Microscopic examination of normal and pathological tissues, and dissection,
supplemented by use of charts, models, and computer assisted instruction.
Course Learning Outcomes:
Students who complete this course should be able to:
1. Students will demonstrate competency with standard equipment and techniques of the
biological sciences.
2. Students will express their understanding of major anatomical concepts by verbal, written
and illustrative means using correct terminology.
3. Students will identify observed microscopic and macroscopic structures.
4. Students will apply biological principles to healthful vs. pathological conditions.
Course Plan for Engaging Students and Assessing Learning
Course Learning
Outcome
Students will
demonstrate
competency with
standard equipment
and techniques of the
biological sciences.
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Students will express 
their understanding
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of major anatomical 
concepts by verbal,
written and
illustrative means
using correct
terminology.
What Students Do to
Master the Learning Outcome
Intro to Microscopes Lab
17 addition labs incorporate
microscope use
4 labs with organ dissections in
pairs
8 labs with cadaver
viewing/dissection opportunities
In-class discussions
Laboratory exercises
Chapter reviews
Evidence to
Assess Student Learning
1. Microscopes
 Direct observation – rubric
applied
2. Dissections
 Direct observation (brain, heart,
eye, cadaver) – rubric applied
1. Verbal
 Student posed questions during
class
 Answers to instructor posed
questions during class
 Individual presentation to class
or to lab group
2. Illustrative
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Chabot College, July 29 2010, Office of the Learning Assessment Coordinator
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DRAFT – ANAT 1
Students will
identify observed
microscopic and
macroscopic
structures.
 Introduced during lecture and
laboratory exercise explanations
 Practiced during laboratory
exercises, reviews, quizzes
Students will apply
biological principles
to healthful vs.
pathological
conditions.
 Introduced during lecture and
lab exercises
 Practiced during lab exercises
and reviews.
 Histological drawings –
accurate depictions of
specimen’s key features
 Model drawings – accurate
depictions of specimen’s key
features
3. Written
 Short essays on exams (x2)
 Short essays on labs or reviews
(x2)
 Correct identification on
histological illustrations (x 4)
 Laboratory Practical Exams
 Short answer questions on
exams (x2)
 Short answer questions on labs
or reviews (x2)
Assessment Plan:
1. The % of students needed to achieve which level of achievement, for the achievement of the
outcome to be considered satisfactory:
CLO 1
* Microscopes – average score of 3.5
* Dissection – average score of 2.5
CLO2
85% of the section at level 3 or higher
CLO3
85% of the section at level 2.8 or higher
CLO4
85% of the section at level 2.5 or higher
2. Number of sections assessed: _________________% of sections assessed: ________________
as per Chabot’s Assessment Policy:
http://www.chabotcollege.edu/sloac/guidelines%20docs/assessment%20policy%207.29.10.pdf
DRAFT
Chabot College, July 29 2010, Office of the Learning Assessment Coordinator
We welcome your feedback! csplendore@chabotcollege.edu
DRAFT – ANAT 1
Course to be assessed every_________________semesters as set forth by the Discipline’s own
Course Assessment Schedule: http://www.chabotcollege.edu/sloac/clo_stats.cfm
3. Which outcome(s) have evidence of satisfactory performance: _________________________
Which outcome(s) will have analysis and change implemented: ________________________
Nature of the planned changes:
_____curricular _____pedagogical _____resource-based _____ change to the outcome or rubric
_____other:____________________________________________________________________
4. Observations and planned actions were recorded in eLumen: __________________________
To do so, go in eLumen: http://www.chabotcollege.edu/sloac/elumen.asp
under “my course offerings,” to the “assessment analysis” page. These reflections are entered by
individual instructor by section, and are visible only to the instructor who enters them.
DRAFT
Chabot College, July 29 2010, Office of the Learning Assessment Coordinator
We welcome your feedback! csplendore@chabotcollege.edu