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Upper division General Education Outcomes: The example
below shows an adaptation of how of the GSU Natural Sciences departments
in the College of Arts and Sciences extended the University's General
Education Outcomes and incorporated them into their upper division courses.
Note the relationship to the GSU
General Education Outcomes on which these were derived.
I. Analytical Skills
- Students demonstrate
competence in data collection:
- Hands-on
experience with laboratory techniques including a working knowledge of
data analysis.
- Theory of
laboratory techniques.
- Students demonstrate
computer skills including preparing reports and research papers, data
management, and accessing online resources.
II. Critical Thinking Skills
- Students develop
research questions and formulate testable hypotheses.
- Students analyze and
interpret data (hypothesis testing, drawing inferences, formulating
conclusions)
- Students use results
of experiments to formulate new research questions.
III. Communication Skills
- Students demonstrate
effective oral communication skills in working in a variety of contexts,
including group work, presentations, and discussions.
- Students demonstrate
effective written communication skills in areas such as, research
papers, literature reviews, and proposals.
IV. Collaborative/Group Skills
- Students demonstrate
skills in working on collaborative projects (e.g. research projects,
classroom presentations).
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