Microbiology
Assessment Plan
submitted 04/16/02
The Department of Microbiology assessment plan examines student outcomes
using a variety of direct and indirect measures as listed below:
Direct Measures
- Performance on National Standardized Tests (GRE, MCAT, DAT)
- Laboratory Skills Evaluations in Micro 2054 and Micro 3053
- Writing skills in upper division courses
- Speaking skills in upper division courses (standardized evaluation)
- Group project evaluation in upper division courses
- Directed Research reports and presentations
- Grade Point Average (student grades)
Indirect Measures
- Job Placement/Post-graduation success (feedback form alumni)
- Graduate and Professional School Acceptance Rates
- Internships
- Departmental Exit Survey
- Course Evaluations
- Feedback from employers
Schedule of Assessment
Data for both direct and indirect measures will be collected and compiled
annually. Analysis of the data will occur the following autumn semester with any
needed changes to teaching methodology or curriculum to occur after that
analysis.
Assessment of Fundamental Skills
1. Nature of Science and Scientific Inquiry
Measures: Directed research reports and presentations, Exit survey,
Student grades
2. Laboratory Skills
Measures: Micro 2045 and Micro 3053 Laboratory skills evaluations, Job
placement, Exit survey
3. Critical Thinking Skills
Measures: Writing and speaking skills assessment in upper division
courses, GPA. Directed research reports and presentations, Graduate and
professional school acceptance, National Standardized Test results (GRE)
4. Problem-Solving Skills
Measures: Performance on National Standardized Tests, Directed research
reports and presentations, Job placement, Graduate and professional school
acceptance
5. Communication Skills
Measures: Directed research reports and presentations, Writing skills
assessment in upper division courses, Speaking skills assessment in upper
division courses
6. Cooperation/Social Responsibility
Measures: Internships, Job placement, Graduate and professional school
acceptance, Group projects and presentations in upper division courses
7. Computer Skills
Measures: Writing skills assessment in upper division courses
(including data analysis), Directed research reports, Departmental exit
survey, Course evaluations, Presentations (speaking assessment in upper
division courses)
8. Values
Measures: Course evaluations, Departmental exit survey, Instructor
Group Evaluation
Mission Statement
/ Student Learning Outcomes
/ Curriculum
Grid / Results of Assessment / Contact Person
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