Discipline Astronomy
Stage 5

Tentative Future Assessment Plans

Assessment TermSpring 2014
Assessment Activities

Revision of outcomes and assessment methods (measurements)

Assessment DetailsSince we are revising our older Course Outline of Record this semester (Fall 2013), an examination of the Program-level Learning Outcomes will take place in Spring 2014.

ILO Alignment and Assessment Plans

I.A. Use reason and creativity...Apply the scientific method.

Assert that physical laws and processes are universal in scope.

Establish that the universe and its components are knowable, and that we are coming to know them through observations, experiments and theory (the nature of progress in astronomy).
I.B. Apply diverse viewpoints...Compare and contrast the structure, properties, and evolution of astronomical objects that may include clusters of galaxies, galaxies, stars, stellar remnants, planetary systems and biological life.

Establish that the universe and its components are knowable, and that we are coming to know them through observations, experiments and theory (the nature of progress in astronomy).
I.C. Locate, retrieve, and evaluate information...Apply the scientific method.

Comprehend with a cosmic perspective, including analyzing the nature, scope, and evolution of the universe, and where the Earth, Solar System, and Milky Way Galaxy fit in.

Establish that the universe and its components are knowable, and that we are coming to know them through observations, experiments and theory (the nature of progress in astronomy).
Fall 2013 ILO Assessment PlansAlthough our PSLOs map to these ILOs, we will not be conducting assessments of them in Fall 2013.

SLO Details Storage Location

ELECTRONIC COPY - In my electronic filing system (hard drive or web server)


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