Program Level Student Learning Outcomes 

Astronomy

                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.

Biological Sciences

                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.

                Students completing the Biology Major requirements will be able to interpret, analyze, and evaluate
                Biological knowledge using the scientific method.

                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.

                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.

Chemistry

                Students completing the series of chemistry classes will be able to solve chemical problems using
                appropriate chemical principles.          

                Students completing the series of chemistry classes will be able to formulate meaningful
                conclusions from experimentally acquired chemical data.

Computer Science

                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.

Emerging Technologies

                Students completing the GETLABTECH Certificate of Specialization will demonstrate proficiency
                in the core laboratory technical skills and knowledge required for employment in the industrial
                workplace.
  

Engineering

                Students completing the Associate in Science Degree in Engineering will be able to interpret,
                analyze, and evaluate engineering concepts.

                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.

Geography

                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.

                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.

                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.

Geology

                Students in the Earth & Space Sciences Department taking geology classes will be able to
                accumulate a solid foundation of facts, ideas, and concepts of the core content knowledge of
                Geology which includes but is not limited to describing Earth's composition, formation, resources,
                and the processes that interact with and modify them.

                Students in the Earth & Space Sciences Department taking geology 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 geologic issues.               

Mathematics

                Students completing the Associate in Science Degree in Mathematics will 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.

                Students completing the Associate in Science Degree in Mathematics will be able to demonstrate
                mathematical literacy, problem solving ability, and modeling ability.
 

Physical Sciences

                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.

 
Physics

                Students completing the series of physics classes will be able to understand the world around
                them from Mechanics through Modern Physics.