Geology Discipline Assessment 2006-2007
Scope of assessment activities
___√___ Pre- and post-testing
______ Outside the classroom
______ Across the discipline
Direct measures of student learning
______ Capstone experience
______ Portfolio assessment
______ Standardized tests
______ Performance on national licensure, certification or
______ Qualitative internal and external juried review of
of comprehensive senior projects
______ Externally reviewed exhibitions and performances in
______ External evaluation of performance during internships
Discussion and Description
Discipline goals, direct measures, and improved student learning
1. Geology discipline goals. The geology curriculum
á serves those interested in a broader knowledge of their natural environment and the geological sciences as part of their liberal arts education
á provides a firm foundation in geology, related sciences, and mathematics for students interested in the investigation and solution of geologic problems
á prepares students for graduate study in the geosciences and related areas
á provides the necessary background in earth science for those who plan to teach this field at the secondary level
á serves those in other professional or interdisciplinary programs who need geology as a related subject.
2. Course-embedded assessment: pre- and post-test.
The pre- and post-test format is used in some courses. However, no information is available for this report.
General education categories spanned by the discipline
Most Geology courses carry either the Sci-L or Sci, physical and biological sciences with or without lab, resp., general education designator. One carries the Envt designator for people and the environment. Directed study, geology senior seminar, and geology senior seminar presentations carry no designator.