Biology
Biology, Bachelor of Arts
Students will be able to:
- Foundational concepts: Students will be able to describe and apply foundational concepts of biology.
- Analysis and critical thinking using the scientific method: Students will be able to design a well-controlled experiment, collect and analyze data, and write a report in scientific paper format.
- Transfer of knowledge and analytical skills from one course to another: Students will be able to analyze and evaluate foundation concepts of biology in upper level biology elective courses.
- Written or oral communication of concepts or experimental results: Students will be able to communicate, in a written or oral format, experimental results or biological concepts clearly and cogently to an audience of peers (other biology majors).
Biology, Bachelor of Science
Students will be able to:
- Foundational concepts: Students will be able to describe and apply foundational concepts of biology.
- Analysis and critical thinking using the scientific method: Students will be able to design a well-controlled experiment, collect and analyze data, and write a report in scientific paper format.
- Transfer of knowledge and analytical skills from one course to another: Students will be able to analyze and evaluate foundation concepts of biology in upper level biology elective courses.
- Written or oral communication of concepts or experimental results: Students will be able to communicate, in a written or oral format, experimental results or biological concepts clearly and cogently to an audience of peers (other biology majors).
Chemistry
Biochemistry, Bachelor of Science
Students will be able to:
- Demonstrate a firm foundation in the fundamentals and application of current chemical theories including those in analytical, biochemical, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistries.
- Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills, especially the ability to transmit complex technical information in a clear and concise manner.
- Demonstrate critical thinking, problem solving, and quantitative and analytical reasoning skills.
- Carry out chemical experiments properly, troubleshoot experiments, appropriately record and interpret the results, and recognize what constitutes “reasonable” data.
- Use standard laboratory equipment, modern instrumentation, and classical techniques to carry out experiments. Follow proper procedures and regulations for safe handling and use of chemicals.
- Function successfully as a part of a team, exhibit good citizenship in group interactions, and be an active contributor to group projects.
Chemistry, Bachelor of Arts
Students will be able to:
- Demonstrate a firm foundation in the fundamentals and application of current chemical theories including those in analytical, biochemical, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistries.
- Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills, especially the ability to transmit complex technical information in a clear and concise manner.
- Demonstrate critical thinking, problem solving, and quantitative and analytical reasoning skills.
- Design chemical experiments, properly carry out the experiments, troubleshoot experiments, appropriately record and interpret the results, and recognize what constitutes “reasonable” data.
- Use standard laboratory equipment, modern instrumentation, and classical techniques to carry out experiments. Follow proper procedures and regulations for safe handling and use of chemicals.
- Function successfully as a part of a team, exhibit good citizenship in group interactions, and be an active contributor to group projects.
B.A. Chemistry with Pre-Pharmacy Option Students will be able to:
- Demonstrate a firm foundation in the fundamentals and application of current chemical theories including those in analytical, biochemical, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistries.
- Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills, especially the ability to transmit complex technical information in a clear and concise manner.
- Demonstrate critical thinking, problem solving, and quantitative and analytical reasoning skills.
- Carry out chemical experiments properly, troubleshoot experiments, appropriately record and interpret the results, and recognize what constitutes “reasonable” data.
- Use standard laboratory equipment, modern instrumentation, and classical techniques to carry out experiments. Follow proper procedures and regulations for safe handling and use of chemicals.
- Function successfully as a part of a team, exhibit good citizenship in group interactions, and be an active contributor to group projects.
Chemistry, Bachelor of Science
Students will be able to:
- Demonstrate a firm foundation in the fundamentals and application of current chemical theories including those in analytical, biochemical, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistries.
- Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills, especially the ability to transmit complex technical information in a clear and concise manner.
- Demonstrate critical thinking, problem solving, and quantitative and analytical reasoning skills.
- Carry out chemical experiments properly, troubleshoot experiments, appropriately record and interpret the results, and recognize what constitutes “reasonable” data.
- Use standard laboratory equipment, modern instrumentation, and classical techniques to carry out experiments. Follow proper procedures and regulations for safe handling and use of chemicals.
- Function successfully as a part of a team, exhibit good citizenship in group interactions, and be an active contributor to group projects.
Communication
Cinema, Bachelor of Arts
Students will be able to:
- Understand the idea of film as an art form and the essentials of film style and know the basics of the language of cinema in order to talk and write accurately and meaningfully about films. They should be aware of a range of films greater than already known from TV and recent Hollywood.
- Gain a basic understanding of fundamental aesthetic and conceptual approaches to digital video production and non-linear editing, and become able to script and produce short films based on these principles while working both independently and in small groups.
- Have an understanding of the history of film from 1895 to the present, including: major developments in technology, economics, and society that influenced the production of film; and prominent styles of film from various historical periods. They should become proficient in writing about these topics.
- Understand the basics of a number of methods of analyzing films, be able to apply these methods to a variety of films, and know why film studies favors certain methods.
- Have an understanding of specific kinds of films based on: extended close study of one or more of the major individual figures in cinema; a thorough survey of one or more of the major national cinemas; one or more historically important genres in cinema; or intensive study of a motif, topic, or period in film, such as City in Film, Orientalism in Film, and The Auteur in Hollywood.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of various types of filmmaking and be able to create a film using these principles.
- Demonstrate an advanced level of proficiency in filmmaking by producing and directing their own films working through the stages of pre-production, production, and post-production.
Communication, Bachelor of Arts
Advertising and public relations students will be able to:
- Write effectively in a variety of formats used in the field of communication.
- Prepare and deliver effective oral presentations.
- Understand and describe major theories of communication.
- Identify and define the major sub-disciplines in the field of communication.
- Demonstrate awareness of ethical dilemmas in the field of communication.
- Locate and use credible sources of information on communication topics and issues.
- Identify and evaluate the research methods used in a scholarly journal article.
- Demonstrate a fundamental knowledge of the advertising and public relations disciplines expected for entry-level employment.
- Produce materials commonly used in the advertising and PR fields.
- Integrate production and analysis that contribute substantively to advertising and PR campaign development.
Communication studies students will be able to:
- Write effectively in a variety of formats used in the field of communication.
- Prepare and deliver effective oral presentations.
- Understand and describe major theories of communication.
- Identify and define the major sub-disciplines in the field of communication.
- Gain awareness of ethical dilemmas in the field of communication.
- Locate and use credible sources of information on communication topics and issues.
- Identify and evaluate the research methods used in a scholarly journal article.
- Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental concepts in human communication.
- Illustrate human communication concepts.
- Analyze situations through the application of human communication theories/concepts.
- Identify and analyze human communication problems and generate and evaluate solutions.
Media strategies students will be able to:
- Demonstrate a professional level of writing standards across a wide range of disciplines
- Master client relationship engagement skills
- Master work environment skills such as collaboration and report or client content development
- Professionally present work
- Think critically
- Reflectively critique one’s own work
Digital Media and Journalism, Bachelor of Arts
Students will be able to demonstrate:
- A professional level of writing standards for print and broadcast organizations such as the Associated Press.
- Professional level video production.
- Delivery of information across multiple platforms.
- An understanding of the changing media landscape.
- Critical thinking.
- The ability to collaboratively produce content.
- The ability to reflectively critique one’s own work.
Computing Sciences
Computer Science and Engineering, Bachelor of Science
The following ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission Student Learning Outcomes describe the skills and knowledge acquired by CSE graduates:
- An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
- An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
- An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
- An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
- An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
- An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
The following ABET Computing Accreditation Commission Student Learning Outcomes describe the skills and knowledge acquired by CSE graduates:
- Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
- Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
- Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
- Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
- Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
- Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions.
Computer Science, Bachelor of Arts
Students will be able to:
- Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
- Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
- Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions.
- Communicate and function effectively in a variety of professional contexts and team-based roles.
Computer Science, Bachelor of Science
Students will be able to:
- Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
- Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline
- Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions.
- Communicate and function effectively in a variety of professional contexts and team-based roles.
Human-Computer Interaction Design, Bachelor of Arts
Students will be able to:
- Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
- Apply web design principles and contemporary methods.
- Design effective Internet-based communication interfaces.
- Communicate and function effectively in a variety of professional contexts and team-based roles.
English and Modern Languages
English, Bachelor of Arts
Students will be able to:
- Manifest an ability to read and understand a wide variety of literary texts.
- Express themselves, whether in their interpretations of literature or in their own creative writing, with clarity, subtlety, and originality.
- Use the vocabulary of literary criticism effectively and confidently.
- Display a broad knowledge of the relationships of literature to historic and/or cultural contexts.
English, Bachelor of Arts, with Certification in Secondary Education
B.A. in English students will be able to:
- Manifest an ability to read and understand a wide variety of literary texts.
- Express themselves, whether in their interpretations of literature or in their own creative writing, with clarity, subtlety, and originality.
- Use the vocabulary of literary criticism effectively and confidently.
- Display a broad knowledge of the relationships of literature to historic and/or cultural contexts.
B.A. in English with Certification in Secondary Education students will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of English language arts subject matter content that specifically includes literature, multimedia texts, language and writing as well as knowledge of the nature of adolescents as readers and language users.
- Plan instruction and design assessments for reading, the study of literature and composing texts to promote learning for all students.
- Plan, implement, assess, and reflect on research-based instruction that increases motivation and active student engagement, builds sustained learning of English language arts, and responds to diverse students’ context-based needs.
Environmental Studies
Environmental Studies, Bachelor of Arts
Students will be able to:
- Understand key environmental concepts from economic, political, and social analysis as well as ecological and physical sciences to address environmental issues.
- Think critically and integrate multiple disciplines that intersect with environmental concerns to solve environmental problems (critical thinking and team work).
- Demonstrate an awareness, knowledge, and appreciation of the ethical, cross-cultural, and historical context of environmental issues and the links between human and natural systems.
- Identify the fundamental environmental, social, and economic issues underlying sustainability and communicate effectively with stakeholders (written and oral communications).
- Improve quantitative literacy and be able to analyze environmental data to assess environmental issues.
Environmental Science, Bachelor of Science
Students will be able to:
- Understand key environmental concepts from ecological and physical sciences as well as economic, political, and social perspectives to address environmental issues.
- Think critically and integrate multiple disciplines that intersect with environmental concerns to solve environmental problems (critical thinking and team work).
- Demonstrate research skills and gain empirical evidence bearing on evaluation of environmental issues and sustainability by conducting critical analysis and presenting research orally and/or in written reports.
- Improve quantitative literacy and be able to analyze environmental data to assess environmental issues.
History and Philosophy
History, Bachelor of Arts
Students will be able to:
- Demonstrate basic knowledge of modern world history at college level.
- Analyze, interpret, and critique primary sources.
- Analyze, interpret, and critique secondary sources.
- Conduct research on historical subjects in primary and secondary sources.
- Analyze statistical data, cultural sources, and maps.
- Make presentations and lead classroom discussions.
- Demonstrate familiarity with and proper use of digital sources.
Philosophy, Bachelor of Arts
Students will be able to:
- Exhibit knowledge of major figures, issues, and concepts in the history of philosophy and in its current state.
- Exhibit the ability to conduct inquiry through (a) reading both empathically and critically; (b) reasoning and argumentation; and (c) research conducted with appropriate use of textual, visual, online, and/or experiential resources.
- Communicate effectively in speaking and in writing.
- Exhibit growth in attitudes conducive to effective citizenship in a pluralistic democracy, including intellectual curiosity, appreciation of the complexity of philosophical issues, and desire to contribute to their communities.
Judaic Studies
Judaic Studies, Bachelor of Arts
Students will be able to:
- Demonstrate conceptual knowledge in a variety of disciplines associated with the study of Judaic Studies, ancient and modern Israel, the Bible, and Rabbinic texts, including the study of literature, history, art history, religion, philosophy, modern languages, cinema, archaeology, anthropology/sociology, geography, Hebrew language, and political science.
- Demonstrate oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrate basic comprehension and proficiency in historically significant languages of the Jews and Jewish history: Hebrew (and language skills in general in the teaching of Yiddish and Arabic language and culture courses).
- Demonstrate critical thinking skills and analytic skills for the research of Judaic Studies in primary and secondary sources.
- Analyze the major arguments of theological and philosophical importance in major texts (Bible, Rabbinics, Modern Jewish literature).
Mathematics
Data Science, Bachelor of Science
Students will possess an ability to:
- Execute a statistical analysis.
- Build and assess a statistical model.
- Program with professional statistical software.
- Interpret data by using best practices in data visualization.
- Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities associated with the application of data science.
Mathematics, Bachelor of Arts
Students will be able to:
- Demonstrate competence in the techniques of calculus in one and several variables.
- Model real-world problems using mathematics.
- Use technology effectively.
- Communicate the mathematical process.
- Read and construct mathematical proofs.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of abstraction.
Mathematics, Bachelor of Science
Students will be able to:
- Demonstrate competence in the techniques of calculus in one and several variables.
- Model real-world problems using mathematics.
- Use technology effectively.
- Communicate the mathematical process.
- Read and construct mathematical proofs.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of abstraction.
Physics
Physics, Bachelor of Arts
Students will demonstrate:
- Knowledge of the body of natural laws through which much of the behavior of the physical universe can be understood and predicted;
- An understanding of the powerful concepts of mathematical analysis necessary for the construction and application of physical theories;
- Competency in the use of sophisticated and accurate apparatus specifically designed to discover the physical attributes of matter and radiation and their interactions; and
- The ability to properly interpret data obtained from experimental investigations and mathematical simulations.
Physics, Bachelor of Science
Students will demonstrate:
- Knowledge of the body of natural laws through which much of the behavior of the physical universe can be understood and predicted;
- An understanding of the powerful concepts of mathematical analysis necessary for the construction and application of physical theories;
- Competency in the use of sophisticated and accurate apparatus specifically designed to discover the physical attributes of matter and radiation and their interactions; and
- The ability to properly interpret data obtained from experimental investigations and mathematical simulations.
Politics, Economics, and International Studies
Economics, Bachelor of Arts
Students will be able to:
- Make use of appropriate data and economic theories to analyze economic questions.
- Effectively communicate economic concepts and ideas orally and in writing.
- Think critically and become skilled in the logic of economics.
International Studies, Bachelor of Arts
Students will be able to:
- Gain an understanding of global issues through an interdisciplinary perspective which includes language, culture, history, economics and politics.
- Understand and appreciate diverse perspectives, and utilize a variety of methods with critical reflection.
- Develop a cultural, economic, historical and political awareness of the role the United States plays in the world.
- Gain expertise in a particular thematic focus within the field of international studies.
- Demonstrate second-year proficiency in a language other than English.
- Develop research competence in the field of international studies.
- Develop strong analytical, critical thinking, and communication skills.
Politics and Government, Bachelor of Science
Students will be able to:
- Develop familiarity with political processes and institutions at the local, national, and international level.
- Be able to read and comprehend a wide range of material describing, analyzing, and evaluating political phenomena and develop a reflective awareness of their personal political values.
- Be able to identify, apply, and evaluate political arguments.
- Be able to understand, apply, and evaluate a variety of quantitative and qualitative methods of political inquiry.
- Be able to apply this knowledge and these skills in oral and written discourse.
Psychology
Psychology, Bachelor of Arts
Students will be able to:
- Identify, describe, and compare the major systems and movements in psychology.
- Demonstrate an understanding of psychology’s historical roots, major figures, and their contributions.
- Demonstrate the ability to access psychological literature, identify the sections of a psychological research journal article, and summarize and evaluate the information therein.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the scientific method especially as it applies to psychological research.
- Demonstrate the ability to apply ethical standards in the treatment of participants within psychological research.
- Demonstrate the ability to posit research hypotheses and to design empirical studies to assess the validity of hypotheses by choosing an appropriate research design and analytical procedures.
- Demonstrate skills in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data.
- Demonstrate the ability to report the findings of their studies in accord with the American Psychological Association’s (APA) style guidelines.
- Demonstrate the ability to write papers and/or communicate orally reflecting the application of psychology to a range of issues.
- Demonstrate the ability to break down complex and ambiguous problems into their component parts and to use empirical information to evaluate a knowledge claim.
- Demonstrate awareness, interest in, and respect for all groups.
- Demonstrate increased understanding for a variety of groups based on at least one of the following: gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, culture, age, or mental status.
Sociology and Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Arts
Students will be able to:
- Knowledge of theory on the crime pattern of their choice.
- Knowledge of the current research on the crime pattern of their choice.
- Evidence of critical thinking, drawing logical conclusions in the analysis of that pattern of behavior.
- Evidence of the ability to communicate effectively their knowledge of theory and current research and their critical thinking about the crime pattern of their choice.
- Knowledge of theory on crime and on a component of the criminal justice system.
- Knowledge of the current research on crime and that system component.
- Evidence of critical thinking, drawing logical conclusions in the analysis of that policy.
- Evidence of the ability to communicate effectively their knowledge and critical thinking.
Sociology, Bachelor of Arts
Students will:
- Demonstrate understanding of the role of sociological theory in sociological inquiry and analysis.
- Synthesize the learning objectives and content knowledge developed in core and foundation level courses.
- Develop a “sociological imagination” and an ability to apply a sociological perspective to experiences, tasks, and activities beyond the university setting.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the steps of sociological research and understand the relative advantages of different methodologies.
- Demonstrate an understanding of how the nature of social data determines the best statistical procedures, then describe the assumptions necessary for the procedures, how to request them in SPSS, and how to write a good report based upon the SPSS output.
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