ASSESSMENT REPORT
FOR
Bachelor of Science with a major in Environmental Science (BS)
Instructional Degree Program
Spring 2004
Assessment Period Covered
June 29, 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 an 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:
To improve the environmental science skills of students to prepare
them for teaching, governmental employment or professional school.
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 then present the material in a logical manner.
ASSESSMENT REPORT
FOR
Bachelor of Science with a major in Environmental Science (BS)
Instructional Degree Program
Spring 2004
Assessment Period Covered
June 29, 2004
Date Submitted
Intended Educational (Student) Outcome:
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 an overall mean score of 70% on embedded questions in the
comprehensive final in BIOL 3410, Ecology, Spring Semester.
1a. Summary of Assessment Data Collected: There are no students
enrolled in this program of study.
1a. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program: At the present,
program faculty members are unable to recommend program changes because
of the lack of data.
ASSESSMENT REPORT
FOR
Bachelor of Science with a major in Environmental Science (BS)
Instructional Degree Program
Spring 2004
Assessment Period Covered
June 29, 2004
Date Submitted
Intended Educational (Student) Outcome:
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 utilizing a rubric designed by the department.
Students will average 70%.
2a. Summary of Assessment Data Collected:
There are no students enrolled in this program of study.
2a. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:
At the present, program faculty are unable to recommend program changes
because of the lack of data.
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