GEOG 41A (cross listed as GEOL 41A): Climate Change
Stage 5
Carla Grandy
Basic Information
| Number of Outcomes | 6 |
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| Number of Outcomes Assessed | 6 |
| Assessment Frequency | every time course is offered |
| Analysis Frequency | every time course is offered |
| Detail Link | Link |
Course Information
| Number of Course Sections | 1 |
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| Number of Instructors | 1 |
Improvement Details
| Details | Course was expanded to include more information that students were interested in. Order of lectures was changed to introduce weather before the greenhouse effect which seemed to help students understand the science. |
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Assessment Methods
| Methods | Essay exam that allows students to explain their understanding of the course outcomes. End of course evaluation that assesses whether teaching methods and material were appropriate. |
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Assessment Data Discussion and Analysis
| Term | Spring 2013 |
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| How and With Whom | Mostly reviewed myself because I am the only instructor for this course though I did discuss some with instructors from other departments and other colleges. |
| Number Assessed | 15 |
| Data Summary | Of the students who completed the course, 95% were able to demonstrate mastery of the learning outcomes through the essay exam. |
| Planned Improvements | Continued refinement of lectures to include changes to the science. |
| Program Review Link | No answer |
Future Plans
| Term | next time course is taught |
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| Activities | Implementation of planned changes and reassessment |
| Details | Continued revision of lectures and assignments. |
| Highlights | No answer |