ASSESSMENT REPORT
FOR
Bachelor of Science with a major in Environmental Science (BS)
Instructional Degree Program
Fall 2003
Assessment Period Covered
28 October 2003
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
and the Department
of Biology and Chemistry are committed to providing a scholarly environment
in which
students prepare for productive lives in a dynamic world and in a changing
global and
technologically advancing environment.
Intended Educational (Student) Outcomes:
1. Students will show in-depth understanding of ecological
succession, predator-
prey relationships, and productivity.
2. Students will demonstrate the ability to plan and execute a research
project,
as well as to present the material in a logical manner.
ASSESSMENT REPORT
FOR
Bachelor of Science with a major in Environmental Science (BS)
Instructional Degree Program
Fall 2003
Assessment Period Covered
28 October 2003
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. Students will: show in-depth understanding of ecological succession,
predator-
prey relationships and productivity.
First Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:
1a. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:
Students will attain overall mean score of 70% on embedded questions
in comprehensive final, BIOL 3410 (Ecology), which runs during the Spring
Semester.
1a. Summary of Assessment Data Collected:
No students are currently enrolled in this program of study.
1a. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:
Because there are no students enrolled in the program, the faculty
cannot make recommendations for changes at this time.
ASSESSMENT REPORT
FOR
Bachelor of Science with a major in Environmental Science (BS)
Instructional Degree Program
Fall 2003
Assessment Period Covered
28 October 2003
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. Students will: Demonstrate the ability to plan and execute
a research project then present the material in a logical manner.
First Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:
2a. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:
Students will present to a combined group of their peers, the results
of their research projects. Projects will be evaluated by a jury of
at least 3 departmental faculty each semester utilizing a rubric designed
by the department. Students will average 70%.
2a. Summary of Assessment Data Collected:
No students are currently enrolled in this program of study.
2a. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:
Because there are no students enrolled in the program, the faculty
cannot make recommendations for changes at this time.
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