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Astronomy |
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Students completing the
series of astronomy classes will be able to gain an appreciation
for the scale, composition, cosmology, and driving mechanisms of
the Universe. |
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Biological Sciences |
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Students
completing the General Education requirements in Biological Sciences
will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the scientific method to assess personal
and environmental health and evaluate the impact of science on their daily lives.
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Students completing the Biology Major requirements will
be able to interpret, analyze, and evaluate Biological knowledge using the scientific method. |
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Students completing the pre-Allied Health requirements
will be able to demonstrate understanding of the structure and function of the human body by applying the concept
of homeostasis to basic principles in medicine, and
they will also be able to explain the role of microorganisms in
healthy individuals and infectious diseases. |
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Students completing the Certificate of Achievement in
Biotechnology will be able to assess and distinguish the theory and experiment-based skills in biotechnology
necessary for research, entry-level positions, and/or transfer. |
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Chemistry |
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Students completing the
series of chemistry classes will be able to solve chemical
problems using appropriate chemical principles.
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Students completing the
series of chemistry classes will be able to formulate meaningful conclusions from experimentally acquired chemical data.
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Computer Science |
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Students completing the
Associate in Science Degree in Computer Science will be able to demonstrate critical
thinking and problem solving skills by identifying, evaluating,
analyzing, and presenting fundamental software solutions and their applications. |
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Engineering |
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Students completing the Associate
in Science Degree in Engineering will be able to interpret, analyze, and evaluate engineering concepts. |
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Students completing the
Mechanical Drafting Certificate of Specialization will be
able to demonstrate knowledge of orthographic projection and isomeric sketching,
AutoCAD generated drawings, current practices in architectural drafting and construction
technology, and 2D and 3D
drawings. |
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Geography |
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Students in the Earth & Space Sciences Department
taking Geography classes will be able to accumulate a solid foundation of facts, ideas, and
concepts about processes that create and modify
the many patterns of both human occupation and the natural physical
world. |
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Students in the Earth & Space
Sciences Department taking Geography classes will be able to locate and analyze the distribution of physical and cultural features on
maps, relate key physical features with their modifying processes, and assess variables that
influence spatial cultural patterns. |
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Students in the Earth & Space
Sciences Department taking Geography classes will be able to demonstrate an ability to acquire, retain, and synthesize new knowledge
and conflicting viewpoints gained through a variety of media and/or field work, and propose
balanced solutions for a host of
local and global geographic issues. |
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Geology |
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Students in the Earth & Space Sciences Department
taking Geology classes will be able to
synthesize facts, ideas, and concepts from the field of Geology which
include but are not limited to Earth's composition, formation, resources, and the processes that
interact with and modify them. |
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Students in the Earth & Space
Sciences Department taking Geology classes will be able to
acquire, retain, and evaluate new knowledge gained through a variety of
sources, including field work, and from this knowledge, propose informed solutions for a host of
local and global geological issues.
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Mathematics |
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Students completing the
Developmental Math Program will: (1) use mathematical reasoning to solve problems and a generalized problem solving process to work word
problems; (2) use verbal, graphical, numerical, and symbolic representations of mathematical ideas
to solve problems; and
(3) demonstrate the math skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in
subsequent courses. |
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Students completing the Transferable Math Program will: (1) be
prepared for the mathematical reasoning required in upper division work in their major, including the
ability to generalize concepts and comprehend increasing levels of abstraction; and (2) demonstrate
mathematical literacy,
problem solving ability, and modeling. |
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Physical Sciences |
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Students in the Earth & Space Sciences Department
taking physical science classes will be able to understand and appreciate Nature and become knowledgeable about
environmental issues,
fundamental forces in Nature, how the Universe evolves, the basic
principles behind modern
technology, and the role of science in everyday life. |
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| Physics |
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Students completing the series of physics classes
will be able to understand the world around them from Mechanics through Modern Physics. |
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