ASSESSMENT REPORT
FOR
Bachelor of Arts with a major in Physical Science (BA)
Instructional Degree Program
Fall 2003
Assessment Period Covered
February 13, 2004
Date Submitted
Expanded Statement of Institutional Purpose Linkage:
Institutional Mission Reference:
Texas A&M International University, a Member of The Texas A&M
University System, is committed to the preparation of students for leadership
roles in their chosen profession and in increasingly complex, culturally
diverse state, national, and global society … Through instruction, faculty
and student research, and public service, Texas A&M International University
is a strategic point of delivery for well-defined programs and services that
improve the quality of life for citizens of the border region, the State
of Texas, and national and international communities.
College/University Goal(s) Supported:
The faculty and administrators of the College of Arts and Sciences
are committed to providing a scholarly environment that prepares students
for productive lives in a dynamic world and in a changing global and
technologically advancing environment. To this end faculty encourage
students to: Develop the ability to think critically and communicate
effectively. Pursue a broad base of knowledge through course offerings
in other departments. Collaborate with faculty through research, scholarship,
and professional endeavors to expand the knowledge base of a specialized
discipline. Contribute to appropriate community-based activities as beginning
professionals. To assists in meeting these goals, faculty recognize the
need for, and are committed to, on-going professional development through
education, practice, community service, research, and scholarly publications.
Intended Educational (Student) Outcomes:
- Learner outcome: Students completing the physical science program
will acquire an understanding of the fundamental principles of classical
and modern physical science. Expected Educational Outcome: Students
completing the physical science program will demonstrate skills related
to applying the fundamental principles of classical and modern physical
science.
- Learner Outcome: Students completing the physical science program
will acquire the ability to analyze and interpret experimental data
of physical science phenomena. Expected Educational Outcome: Students
completing the physical science program will demonstrate an ability
to analyze and interpret experimental data of physical science phenomena
including applications of computers and software.
- Learner Outcome: Students completing the physical science program
will learn to communicate, in form and content, verbally the results
of physical science investigative work. Expected Educational Outcome:
Students completing the physical science program will demonstrate
an ability to communicate the results of physical science investigative
work by making an oral presentation.
FOR
Bachelor of Arts with a major in Physical Science (BA)
Instructional Degree Program
Fall 2003
Assessment Period Covered
February 13, 2004
Date Submitted
Intended Educational (Student) Outcome:
NOTE: There should be one form for each intended outcome listed. The
intended outcome should be restated in the box immediately below and the
intended outcome number entered in the blank spaces.
1. Learner outcome: Students completing the physical
science program will acquire an understanding of the fundamental principles
of classical and modern physical science. Expected Educational Outcome:
Students completing the physical science program will demonstrate skills
related to applying the fundamental principles of classical and modern
physical science.
First Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:
1a. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:
Evaluation of student solutions to problems dealing with fundamental
principles of physical science in a qualitative/quantitative exam developed,
administered and evaluated by the physical science program faculty.
70% of students expected to score 70% or better on this physical science
exam.
1a. Summary of Assessment Data Collected:
An Exam was created but was not administered since no BA Physical
Sciences majors graduated in the Fall 2003 semester.
1a. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:
Because no students completed the assessment, the faculty cannot
make a recommendation at this time.
Second Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified
Above:
1b. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:
At a multimedia presentation, the graduating students will
provide evidence that they have the knowledge and experience
necessary to apply the fundamental principles methods of classical
and modern physical science with score 60% or better as determined
by a committee of Physical Science Faculty.
1b. Summary of Assessment Data Collected:
A multimedia presentation was not made since no BA Physical
Sciences majors graduated in the Fall 2003 semester.
1b. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:
Identify the physical science concepts that need more emphasis
and change the instructional methods to accommodate findings.
ASSESSMENT REPORT
FOR
Bachelor of Arts with a major in Physical Science (BA)
Instructional Degree Program
Fall 2003
Assessment Period Covered
February 13, 2004
Date Submitted
Intended Educational (Student) Outcome:
NOTE: There should be one form for each intended outcome listed. Intended
outcome should be restated in the box immediately below and the intended
outcome number entered in the blank spaces.
2. Learner Outcome: Students completing
the physical science program will acquire the ability to analyze and
interpret experimental data of physical science phenomena. Expected
Educational Outcome: Students completing the physical science program
will demonstrate an ability to analyze and interpret experimental data
of physical science phenomena including applications of computers and
software.
First Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:
2a. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:
Evaluation of student analysis and interpretation of experimental
data of physical science phenomena in a data analysis/interpretation
exam developed, administered and evaluated by the physical science
program faculty. 70% of students expected to score 70% or better on
physical science data analysis/interpretation exam.
2a. Summary of Assessment Data Collected:
An Exam was created but was not administered since no BA Physical
Sciences majors graduated in the Fall 2003 semester.
2a. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:
Because no students completed the assessment, the faculty cannot
make a recommendation at this time.
Second Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified
Above:
2b. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:
At a multimedia presentation, the graduating students will
provide evidence that they have the knowledge and experience
necessary to analyze and interpret experimental data of physical
phenomena with score 60% or better as determined by a committee
of Physical Science faculty.
2b. Summary of Assessment Data Collected:
A multimedia presentation was not made since no BA Physical Sciences
majors graduated in the Spring 2003 semester.
2b. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:
Identify the physical science concepts that need more emphasis
and change the instructional methods to accommodate findings.
ASSESSMENT REPORT
FOR
Bachelor of Arts with a major in Physical Science (BA)
Instructional Degree Program
Fall 2003
Assessment Period Covered
February 13, 2004
Date Submitted
Intended Educational (Student) Outcome:
NOTE: There should be one form for each intended outcome
listed. Intended outcome should be restated in the box immediately
below and the intended outcome number entered in the blank spaces.
3. Learner Outcome: Students completing
the physical science program will learn to communicate, in form and
content, verbally the results of physical science investigative work.
Expected Educational Outcome: Students completing the physical science
program will demonstrate an ability to communicate the results of physical
science investigative work by making an oral presentation.
First Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:
3a. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:
Evaluation of student ability to communicate by an oral presentation
of physical science investigative work in a oral communication exam
developed, administered and evaluated by the physical science program
faculty. 70% of students expected to score 70% or better on physical
science communication exam.
3a. Summary of Assessment Data Collected:
An Exam was created but was not administered since no BA Physical
Sciences majors graduated in the Fall 2003 semester.
3a. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:
Because no students completed the assessment, the faculty cannot
make a recommendation at this time.
Second Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified
Above:
3b. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:
At a multimedia presentation, the graduating students will provide
evidence that they have the knowledge and experience necessary to communicate
the results of physical science investigations with score 60% or better
as determined by a committee of Physical Science Faculty.
3b. Summary of Assessment Data Collected:
At a multimedia presentation, the graduating students will provide
evidence that they have the knowledge and experience necessary to communicate
the results of physical science investigations with score 60% or better
as determined by a committee of Physical Science Faculty.
3b. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:
Because no students completed the assessment, the faculty cannot
make a recommendation at this time.