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OUTCOME
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- Demonstrate a sound working knowledge of Cell Biology and Molecular Biology.
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Methods of Assessment
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- A. Written work will be assessed by a sampling of students' work in the department's Undergraduate Research course and in the Scientific Processes Capstone course. This will be assessed by a faculty-developed rubric rating 1 (poor) to 4 (excellent) demonstrating sound understanding of Cell Biology and Molecular Biology.
B. A sampling of students will take the GRE – Biology exam or MCAT.
C. Exit survey of graduating seniors. This assessment will track the percentage of students who plan future biology related graduate/professional training as well as those who plan careers in biology related fields.
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OUTCOME
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- Demonstrate BASIC MODERN laboratory skills and safety.
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Methods of Assessment
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- A. A sampling of portions of laboratory exercises by students in the core courses Biology I, Genetics, and Cell Biology will be assessed by a faculty-developed Rubric: 1 (poor) to 4 (excellent)rating the level of achievement.
B. A sampling of student reports from Undergraduate research (BSC 4910) will be rated by a faculty rubric (1=poor to 4=excellent). C. Students will pass a USF laboratory safety course.
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OUTCOME
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- Demonstrate the processes that occur within the cell and how those processes affect other cells and the whole organism in the context of its environment.
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Methods of Assessment
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- A sampling of written work collected from the core laboratories of Biology I, Cell Biology and Genetics to determine the level at which the students demonstrate the understanding of these processes. A faculty derived rubric will rate students 1 (poor) to 4 (excellent).
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OUTCOME
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- Students will demonstrate the ability to design, conduct and interpret experiments in the laboratory.
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Methods of Assessment
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- Faculty members will examine written work produced by each student in samples collected in Biology I, Genetics, Cell Biology and Undergraduate Research (BSC 4910) and assess them using a Faculty derived rubric (1=poor; 4=excellent).
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OUTCOME
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- Students will emonstrate the ability to clearly communicate orally and in writing experimental results from laboratory research projects and scientific publications.
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Methods of Assessment
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- Faculty will examine written work produced by each student in samples collected in the Undergraduate Research Course, BSC 4910 and determine their ability to present written reports. B. Oral presentations will be peer reviewed in in the CMMB capstone course and scored with a faculty developed rubric of 1 (poor) to 4 (excellent).
C. Student Presentations based on undergraduate research that are presented at local, regional, national meetings will be listed annually with identified awards. Faculty will rate the level of achievement 1 (poor) to 4 (excellent).
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