Course Outcomes and Assessment Plan
Department and course number: Biology 27
Course SLOs
Assessment Methods
Discuss and analyze a variety of
perspectives on issues in human
sexuality, formulate opinions on
those issues, and express and
defend those opinions.
Analysis of student writing
assignments and/or essay
questions on exams.
Identify and evaluate methods
and challenges in scientific
research on human sexuality.
Analysis of exam questions
regarding scientific research on
human sexuality. Multiple choice,
short answer and/or essay
questions will be examined.
Analysis of student comments
during class discussions.
Recognize and accept the
opinions of others regarding
issues in human sexuality,
develop respect for others’
opinions.
Identify male and female
anatomical structures and
describe functions.
Describe the influence of
hormones on male and female
sexual functions.
Identify and evaluate methods for
prevention of unintended
pregnancy and sexually
transmitted infections, decide
which methods will be of personal
use.
Department and course number: Bio 27
Analysis of exam questions
regarding structure and function.
Multiple choice, short answer
and/or essay questions will be
examined.
Analysis of exam questions
regarding hormones. Multiple
choice, short answer and/or essay
questions will be examined.
Analysis of exam questions
regarding prevention of pregnancy
and sexually transmitted
infections. Multiple choice, short
answer and/or essay questions
will be examined.
Contact: Rebecca Bailey,
rbailey@peralta.edu
Criteria for successful
performance
Date: November 2007
When will you collect this
information?
At least 70% of students will earn
a C or better on writing
assignments. At least 70% of
students will earn 70% of the
points on selected essay exam
questions.
At least 70% of students will
answer selected exam questions
correctly.
Spring 09
At least 80% of students will show
recognition of and respect for
others’ opinions regarding
sexuality.
Fall 09
At least 60% of students will
answer selected exam questions
correctly.
Fall 09
At least 60% of students will
answer selected exam questions
correctly.
Spring 10
At least 60% of students will
answer selected exam questions
correctly.
Spring 10
Spring 09
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