OUTCOMES

OBJECTIVES

MEANS OF ASSESSMENT

The student will be able to design, implement, analyze, interpret & document the results of the scientific method and experimentation associated with agriculture and natural resources management.

Relating to traditional Ojibwa culture and modern agriculture and natural resources the student will

1.      develop an understanding of the scientific method.

2.      learn how to set up and implement an experiment.

3.      be able to recognize appropriate statistical methods for interpretation of biological data.

·         At least 75% of students completing General Biology I & II will receive a "C" or better.

·         A Minimum of 75% of students will score at least an 80% on the Scientific Research Paper in Biology I.

The student will be able to understand and integrate math, natural science, GIS (Geographic Information Systems), Chemistry, and other natural sciences as they relate to agriculture and natural resources.

Students will

1.      be able to recognize different types of GIS systems.

2.      be able to identify a broad range of GIS applications in agriculture and natural resources management.

3.      be able to manipulate and balance chemical equations.

4.      be able to understand and demonstrate proficiency in biological sciences, especially with regard to plant and animal identification, taxonomy, and population analysis.

·         At least 75% of student will receive a "C" or better in response to an essay question in SCI 165 - Introduction to GIS, in which they will describe the different types of GIS systems and at least five different applications in agriculture and natural resources.

·         (Chemistry I)

·         (Intro to Forestry)

·         (Ethnobotany)

·         (Biology I & II)

Students will develop proficiency in verbal and written skills unique to professional development in agriculture and natural resources.

Students will

1.      present a detailed 15 minute seminar on a pertinent topic.

2.      be able to use the A.P.A. format in all pertinent documents.

3.      Be able to interpret and evaluate the value of data, procedures, methods, and results.

·         (Intro to Animal Science)

·         (Intro to Horticulture)

Students will be competent at researching and compiling information on relevant subjects and applying critical thinking to the application of agriculture and natural resources management. 

Students will

1.      develop library research skills beyond the General Education standard.

2.      develop Internet research skills beyond the General Education standard.

3.      use case studies…

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Students will be able to critically analyze and apply the basic concepts, principles, and theories associated with agriculture and natural resources.

Students will

1.      be able to articulate and apply the theories of carrying capacity and ecosystem management.

2.      be able to articulate and apply the principles of forestry management, including …

3.      be able to articulate and apply the concepts of plant and animal science as it relates to traditional Ojibwa and modern agriculture.

·         (Ethnobotany)

·         (Intro to Forestry)

·         (Intro to Plant Science)

·         (Intro to Animal Science)