Review Assessment Report
Part 1: Contact & Program Identification
| Report Year and Contact Information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Academic Year | Modified By | Date Modified |
| 2022-2023 | [email protected] | 2023-10-20T22:49:07.244Z |
| School | Name of Program | Courses |
|---|---|---|
| MSE | Biology AS Degree | BIOL 2110,BIOL 2110L,BIOL 2410,BIOL 2410L,CHEM 1215,CHEM 1215L,CHEM 1225,CHEM 1225L |
Part 2: Program Summary
| Provide a high level review of the program to include highlights, successes, challenges, significant changes, and significant resources needed to support the program |
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The learning outcomes assessed for 2022-2023 were as follows: 5) Modeling ecological patterns, 6) Communicate effectively, and 7) Collaborate with peers to accomplish tasks. Learning outcomes 5, 6, and 7 were assessed in 2110L (Cell and Molecular Biology Lab) through a common lab practical exam question and completion of a 4-week experiment that culminated in writing a scientific lab report. In addition, learning outcomes 1) Learning outcomes Learning outcome 6) was assessed by a discussion/homework assignment. The student success rate was high on all outcomes. |
Part 3: Data Review
| 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 | 2022-2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual number of graduate awards is greater than 10 | 36 | 52 | 41 |
| Number of declared majors | 799 | 704 | 683 |
| Average Class Size | 22.6 | 20.4 | 23.3 |
| Annual Average Class withdrawal rate is 30% or below (SAGE 35%) | 22% | 18% | 18% |
| Annual C-Pass rate for coursework is 60% or above | 61% | 65% | 67% |
| Average class fill rate at 60% or above capacity within a term or over a year | 82% | 68% | 77% |
| Graduate Transfer to 4-year Schools | 58% | n/a | n/a |
| Full-time Faculty Coverage by Section | 52% | 68% | 35% |
| Summarize how your program met or did not meet the target measures based on the data above |
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The program data shows all targets were met and exceeded for the Biology AS degree. The average class fill rate increased by almost 10% from the previous academic year. The annual C-pass rate also increased slightly from the previous two academic years. Lastly the average class size also showed a slight increase. |
Part 4: Program Learning Outcome Analysis
| Learning Outcome | Population or Course(s) Assessed | Description | Summary of Assessment Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5. Model ecological patterns | BIOL 2110L |
| This outcome was assessed by a question on a lab practical. 18 students took the lab practical and 15 answered the question correctly. |
| 6. Communicate effectively | BIOL 2410L. |
| Students completed an online discussion to complete this learning outcome. A total of 27 students completed the assignment and all 27 received a passing score. |
| 7. Collaborate with peers to accomplish tasks | BIOL 2110L. |
| This outcome was assessed by a 4 week project that students completed in groups. At the end of the project students completed a scientific lab report. 18 students completed this project and all 18 received a passing score. |
| Interpretation of Assessment findings |
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Overall, students performed well on each learning outcome. For two of the outcomes we had 100% of the students complete the outcome successfully. For the third outcome assessed the passing percentage was 83%. |
Part 5: Additional Action Plan in Support of Student Learning (If Appropriate)
| Upcoming Year | Changes Planned for the upcoming year | Data Motivating this change |
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| 2022-2023 | ||
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