SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS DIVISION 
Degree Program: B. S. in Biology 
Learning Outcomes 
Assessed in 2006-2007 
Means of Assessment
Data Gathered 
and Analyzed? 
Interpretation and 
Use of Results? 
First Means: 
 
Comprehensive oral  
exam 
- Data gathered 
during Spring 
Semester, 2007 
- Data analyzed 
during the 
Summer, 2007. 
Results interpreted 
and changes 
recommended during 
Fall Semester, 2007 
 
 
 
Students completing a BS 
Degree in Biology or 
Marine Biology will apply 
scientific approaches to 
problem solving. 
Second Means: 
 
Faculty and peer 
evaluation panels 
using a scoring rubric 
- Data gathered 
during Spring 
Semester, 2007 
- Data analyzed 
during the 
Summer, 2007. 
Results interpreted 
and changes 
recommended during 
Fall Semester, 2007 
First Means: 
 
Comprehensive oral  
exam 
- Data gathered 
during Spring 
Semester, 2007 
- Data analyzed 
during the 
Summer, 2007. 
Results interpreted 
and changes 
recommended during 
Fall Semester, 2007 
 
 
 
Students completing a BS 
Degree in Biology or 
Marine Biology will have 
quantitative skills 
appropriate to their field of 
study. 
Second Means: 
 
Faculty and peer 
evaluation panels 
using a scoring rubric 
- Data gathered 
during Spring 
Semester, 2007 
- Data analyzed 
during the 
Summer, 2007. 
Results interpreted 
and changes 
recommended during 
Fall Semester, 2007 
First Means: 
 
Comprehensive oral  
exam 
- Data gathered 
during Spring 
Semester, 2007 
- Data analyzed 
during the 
Summer, 2007. 
Results interpreted 
and changes 
recommended during 
Fall Semester, 2007 
 
 
 
Students completing a BS 
Degree in Biology or 
Marine Biology will possess 
breadth and depth of 
knowledge in the 
appropriate subject area, 
and be able demonstrate 
the ability to apply that 
knowledge. 
Second Means: 
 
Faculty and peer 
evaluation panels 
using a scoring rubric 
- Data gathered 
during Spring 
Semester, 2007 
- Data analyzed 
during the 
Summer, 2007. 
Results interpreted 
and changes 
recommended during 
Fall Semester, 2007