Geography Example

General Learning Outcoming Criteria for Geography
Human Weather and Climate Landforms    
I. Analytical/Problem-Solving Skills 1101 1112 1113    
A. Students learn how to collect data (i.e., through literature search and hands on with laboratory and/or field data collection) 2 4 4    
B. Students learn computer and information technology skills 2 4 3    
  C. Students learn how to read and understand research reports and scientific articles 1 4 2    
  D. Students learn skills of spatial analysis and interpretation of spatial data 3 4 4    
  E. Students learn to articulate causal relationships between social and natural scientific variables 4 4 4    
   
II. Critical Thinking Skills    
A. Students learn how to design a research project. 1 1 2    
B. Students learn how to analyze and interpret data (hypothesis testing, drawing inferences, formulating conclusions) 1 2 3    
C. Students learn how to use research data to formulate new questions 0 2 2    
   D. Students learn how to critically evaluate peer-reviewed scientific literature 0 1 1    
   
III. Communication Skills    
A. Students develop oral communication skills. 1 1 3    
B. Students develop written communication skills (e.g. critical literature reviews, grant proposals, computer language) 1 1 2    
C. Students develop skills in working on collaborative projects (e.g. research projects, classroom presentations) 1 1 3    
   D. Students develop visual communication skills (using maps and graphics to conveying ideas) 1 3 3    
V. Applications
A. Students participate in internships and practica in real world settings 0 1 1    
B. Students apply geographical knowledge and skills as professionals in society 0 1 1    
C. Students solve/deal with real-world problems as part of classroom exercise 3 3 3