Associated learning outcomes:
A. Written Communication
- Present written thoughts in a cohesive manner
- Synthesize information into a collective argument
- Use formal grammar and mechanics
B. Oral Communication
- Verbally present thoughts in an organized manner
- Speak with confidence on a variety of subjects
- Adapt to multiple audiences including a professional audience
Associated learning outcomes:
A. Scientific Reasoning --- recognize the power of the scientific process through
its ability to provide ways to experimentally verify and predict natural phenomena
- Identify hypothesis,
- Classify relevant variables
- Evaluate experimental design
- Formulate reasonable explanations of natural phenomena based on observations of both
quantitative and qualitative data
B. Quantitative Reasoning --- use mathematical formulae or processes in real world
situations
- Perform a quantitative analysis of a situation
- Make a decision based upon the outcome of a quantitative analysis of a situation
- Analyze information presented in a graphical format
- Create a mathematical model of a real world situation
Associated learning outcomes:
- Identify ideas represented in art, music, theatre, film, literature, or philosophy
- Relate ideas in art, music, theatre, film, literature, or philosophy to the global
context in which they were created
- Interpret the global significance of works of art, music, theatre, film, literature,
or philosophy to the human experience
Associated learning outcomes:
- Identify an underlying argument
- Make reasonable inferences from an argument
- Assess the quality of evidence
- Identify the thesis and conclusions in an argument
Associated learning outcomes:
A. Diversity
- Identify examples of power and privilege
- Explain the impact of power and privilege in everyday life
- Describe personal beliefs, attitudes, and biases about people whose experiences, histories,
cultures, and appearances are different than one’s own
B. Empathy
- Model empathy
- Apply empathy to change behavior and build better relationships
C. Leadership
- Exhibit integrity and reliability in individual action and institutional activities
- Practice principle-centered leadership
- Demonstrate responsibility when interacting with new technologies and information
Associated learning outcomes:
- Recognize the potential for individual civic action to affect change
- Construct a personal vision of a civic pathway
- Lead organizations/projects in planning and implementing public participation that
address local community needs, issues, and problems