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1 Learning s Learning s e Assessment Each e course has a set of course-level learning outcomes, including one or more that are mapped to the e Curriculum Learning s. e faculty provide the first step of course-level learning outcome evaluation, through a system in which selected outcomes are assessed with a system of exceeds expectations, meets expectations, or did not meet expectations, in addition to the numerical student grade. Areas identified for improvement in meeting outcomes by e faculty or affiliate institutions (via their Subcommittee representatives) are documented, and acted upon, usually as course-specific improvements. These data were also used to inform the process of major course revisions (readings, multimedia, learning activities, texts), which occurs at least once every three years by a team of three or more USG faculty members. Finally, these results are provided to each affiliate institution for inclusion in their general education assessment activities. e Education Assessment: Fall 2010 Below is an assessment of the general education core for e, as developed and approved by the Council on Education in These are broad-based and reflect commonalities across institutional learning outcomes (USG e Substantive Change, 2001; e Factbook, 2006). The Council on Education estimated that the set corresponds to approximately 80 percent of any given institution s learning outcomes (e Factbook, 2006). This assessment also features an overlay of critical thinking, global, and United States in order to reflect changes to the USG core. This overlay used existing approved outcomes, with the exception of two outcomes for the United States, which were taken directly from the approved course level outcomes for American Government and US History. CT = Critical Thinking GL = Global US = United States A1. Communication Courses Expectations Exceeded Met Below 1. Ability to assimilate, analyze, and present in oral and written forms, a body of information (CT) Engl 1101, Engl % 62.89% 11.34% 2. Ability to adapt communication to circumstances and audience Engl % 29.17% 16.67% 3. Ability to produce communication that is stylistically appropriate and mature (CT) Engl 1101, Engl % 57.14% 33.33% 4. Ability to communicate in standard English for academic and professional contexts Engl % 13.33% 0.00% 5. Ability to compose effective written materials for various academic and professional contexts Engl % 50.00% 27.94% 6. Ability to interpret content of written materials on related topics from various disciplines Engl % 62.67% 16.00% Georgia s Online Curriculum 49

2 Learning s A2. Quantitative Skills Courses Expectations Exceeded - Met Below 1. Ability to model situations from a variety of settings in generalized mathematical forms Math 1101, Math 1111, Math 1113, Math % 6.25% 19.53% 2. Ability to express and manipulate mathematical information, concepts, and thoughts in verbal, numeric, graphical and symbolic form while solving a variety of problems 3. Ability to solve multiple-step problems through different (inductive, deductive and symbolic) modes of reasoning 4. Ability to shift among the verbal, numeric, graphical and symbolic modes of considering relationships 5. Ability to extract quantitative data from a given situation, translate the data into information in various modes, evaluate the information, abstract essential information, make logical deductions, and arrive at reasonable conclusions Math 1101, Math 1111, Math 1113, Math 1501 Math 1111, Math 1113, Math 1501 Math 1111, Math 1113, Math 1501 Math 1111, Math 1113, Math % 1.69% 47.46% 61.46% 3.54% 35.00% 76.00% 0.00% 24.00% 65.79% 0.00% 34.21% Area B: institutional Options Courses Expectations Exceeded - Met Below 1. Ability to properly use appropriate technology in the evaluation, analysis, and synthesis of information in problem-solving situations 2. Ability to communicate in various modes and media, including proper use of the appropriate technology ETEC % 22.22% 0.00% ETEC % 33.33% 0.00% 3. Ability to sustain a consistent purpose and point of view (CT) Comm % 60.87% 13.04% 4. Ability to interpret inferences and develop subtleties of symbolic and indirect discourse. Comm % 54.90% 9.81% Area C: Humanities, Fine Arts and Ethics Courses Expectations Exceeded - Met Below 1. Ability to recognize the fine, literary, and performing arts as expressions of human experience ENGL 2111, ENGL % 39.02% 21.95% 2. Ability to make informed judgments about art forms from various cultures including one s own culture (GL) ENGL % 55.26% 6.58% 3. Ability to discern the impact and role of artistic and literary achievement in society and one s personal life (CT) ENGL 2111, ENGL % 26.00% 4.00% 4. Ability to critically analyze one s own culture (CT) PHIL 1001, SPAN 2001, SPAN % 45.11% 12.03% 50 Georgia s Online Curriculum

3 Learning s Area D: Courses Expectations Exceeded Met Below 1. Ability to understand basic scientific principles, theories, laws as they apply to all scientific disciplines 2. Ability to demonstrate knowledge in at least one area of science; Ability to discern the role in and impact on science on society 3. Ability to identify and properly use appropriate technologies for scientific inquiry and communication including collecting and analyzing scientific data CHEM 1211, CHEM 1212, GEOL 1011, PHYS 1211, ISCI 1211, CHEM 1211, CHEM 1212, GEOL 1011, PHYS 1211, ISCI 1211 CHEM 1211, CHEM 1212, GEOL 1011, PHYS % 28.04% 22.43% 69.44% 15.74% 14.81% 65.85% 20.73% 13.41% 4. Ability to understand the physical universe and science s relationship to it CHEM 1211, CHEM 1212, GEOL 1011, PHYS 1211, ISCI Ability to understand the changing nature of science (CT) CHEM 1211, CHEM 1212, GEOL 1011, PHYS 1211, ISCI % 22.22% 19.44% 59.60% 19.19% 21.21% 6. Ability to understand the scope and limits on the appropriateness of scientific inquiry to physical phenomena CHEM 1211, CHEM 1212, GEOL 1011, PHYS % 25.00% 28.57% 7. Ability to demonstrate critical observation and analysis (CT) CHEM 1211, CHEM 1212, GEOL 1011, PHYS 1211, ISCI 1211, Math* 78.31% 10.84% 10.84% 8. Ability to apply mathematical principles to scientific inquiry, including the use of statistics and formulae to understand quantitative data 9. Ability to employ quantitative reasoning appropriately while applying scientific methodology to explore nature and the universe. 10. Ability to discern the impact of quantitative reasoning and mathematics on the sciences, society, and one s personal life CHEM 1211, CHEM 1212, PHYS 1211, ISCI 1211, Math* MATH 1401 CHEM 1211, CHEM 1212, PHYS 1211, ISCI 1211, CHEM 1211, CHEM 1212, PHYS 1211, ISCI 1211, 72.44% 18.11% 9.45% 77.61% 13.43% 8.96% 80.60% 10.45% 8.96% Area E: Social Sciences Courses Expectations Exceeded - Met Below 1. Ability to relate local, national, and global social policy (GL) POLS 1101, HIST 1111, HIST % 44.45% 11.11% 2. Ability to describe how historical, economic, political, social, and spatial relationships develop, persist, and change 3. Ability to articulate the complexity of human behavior as functions of the commonality and diversity within groups 4. Ability to identify and analyze both contemporary and historical perspectives on contemporary issues (CT) 5. Ability to relate the contributions of groups and individuals to the history of ideas and belief systems POLS 1101, HIST 1111, HIST 2111 HIST 1111, PSYC 1101, SOCI 1101 HIST 1111, HIST 2111, PSYC 1101, HIST 2111, SOCI % 41.00% 6.51% 43.00% 48.67% 8.33% 50.84% 35.29% 14.71% 50.00% 34.62% 15.38% 6. Ability to appreciate and respect diversity among people and recognize the roles various peoples played in their culture (GL) HIST % 42.16% 6.86% 7. Ability to consider and accommodate opposing points of view (CT) POLS % 23.53% 11.76% 8. (Taken from Course-Level Objective): Demonstrate a knowledge of the historical background, foundations, origins, content and application of the US Constitution and Bill of Rights (US) 9. (Taken from Course-Level Objective): Analyze the trials and contributions of the many cultures that make up American society (US) POLS % 33.33% 4.15% HIST % 36.04% 18.02% Georgia s Online Curriculum 51

4 Learning s Overlays Global Perspectives Expectations Exceeded Met Below ENGL 2132 (C.2) 36.84% 57.89% 5.26% HIST 2111 (E.1 & E.6) 51.90% 40.00% 8.10% HIST 1111 (E.1) 25.81% 60.22% 13.98% POLS 1101 (E.1) 44.02% 45.17% 10.81% Critical Thinking Expectations Exceeded Met Below COMM 1100 (B.3) 26.09% 60.87% 13.04% ENGL 1101 (A.1 & A.3) 24.49% 53.06% 22.45% ENGL 1102 (A.1 & A.3) 34.87% 53.95% 11.18% ENGL 2111 (C.3) 54.55% 39.39% 6.06% ENGL 2132 (C.2 & C.3) 36.84% 57.89% 5.26% CHEM 1211 (D.5 & D.7) 61.29% 3.23% 35.48% CHEM 1212 (D.5 & D.7) 22.22% 55.56% 22.22% HIST 1111 (E.4) 43.59% 32.05% 24.36% HIST 2111 (E.4) 53.21% 36.70% 10.09% GEOL 1011 (D.5 & D.7) 68.97% 13.79% 17.25% ISCI 1211 (D.7) 75.00% 25.00% 0.00% PHIL 1001 (C.4) 37.50% 48.86% 13.64% PHYS 1211 (D.7) 75.00% 25.00% 0.00% POLS 1101 (E.7) 94.71% 48.24% 7.05% PSYC 1101 (E.4) 56.86% 33.33% 9.81% SPAN 2001 (C.4) 37.69% 53.85% 8.46% SPAN 2002 (C.4) 47.37% 52.63% 4.0% United States Expectations Exceeded Met Below POLS 1101 (E.8) 60.22% 33.33% 6.45% HIST 2111 (E.9) 45.95% 36.04% 18.02% 52 Georgia s Online Curriculum

5 e Course-Level s: Fall 2010 Course-level outcomes relevant to each area are mapped below, along with the recommended assessment. AREA A.1 s Learning s 1. Ability to assimilate, analyze, and present in oral and written forms, a body of information (CT) 2. Ability to adapt communication to circumstances and audience 3. Ability to produce communication that is stylistically appropriate and mature 4. Ability to communicate in standard English for academic and professional contexts 5. Ability to compose effective written materials for various academic and professional contexts (CT) 6. Ability to interpret content of written materials on related topics from various disciplines ENGLISH 1101 Course-Speci ic Write a narrative essay. (CT) A.1.1. Assignment 1.9; Essay Plan writing in light of situation, audience, and A1.2 Assignment 3.9 purpose. Essay; When writing an essay, employ a format and A.1.3 Assignment 4.6 or structure appropriate to the rhetorical situation. 6.12; Essays Write clear and complete sentences using A ; standard English and grammar. Assignment % 50.00% 14.29% 54.17% 29.17% 16.67% 9.52% 57.14% 33.33% 86.67% 13.33% 0.00% ENGLISH 1102 Course-Speci ic Write well-developed and logically organized essays. (CT) Demonstrate critical thinking skills in reading and writing assignments. (CT) Plan and conduct a research project using a variety of research sources. Use the writing process to understand different texts. A.1.1. Unit 3 Essay or Unit 4 Essay A or Portfolio Exercise 4 A.1.5 Portfolio Research Paper A1.6 Writing Assignment Unit % 68.12% 10.14% 45.78% 42.17% 12.05% 22.06% 50.00% 27.94% 21.33% 62.67% 16.0% Georgia s Online Curriculum 53

6 Learning s AREA A.2 s 1. Ability to model situations from a variety of settings in generalized mathematical forms 2. Ability to express and manipulate mathematical information, concepts, and thoughts in verbal, numeric, graphical and symbolic form while solving a variety of problems 3. Ability to solve multiple-step problems through different (inductive, deductive and symbolic) modes of reasoning 4. Ability to shift among the verbal, numeric, graphical and symbolic modes of considering relationships 5. Ability to extract quantitative data from a given situation, translate the data into information in various modes, evaluate the information, abstract essential information, make logical deductions, and arrive at reasonable conclusions Math 1101 Course-Speci ic Understand the concept and basic properties of functions; linear functions; quadratic functions; polynomial functions; logarithmic functions; and piecewise functions. A.2.1, A2.2, Midterm Exam Final Exam 11.11% 22.22% 66.67% Math 1111 Course-Speci ic Model situations from a variety of settings in generalized mathematical forms. Express and manipulate mathematical information, concepts, and thoughts in verbal/numeric/graphical/symbolic form while solving a variety of problems. Solve multiple-step problems through different (inductive, deductive and symbolic) modes of reasoning. Shift among the verbal, numeric, graphical, and symbolic modes of considering relationships. Extract quantitative data from a given situation, translate the data into information in various modes, evaluate the information, abstract essential information, make logical deductions, and arrive at reasonable conclusions. (CT) A.1 Final Exam: Inclusive of all course outcomes. A.2 Final Exam: Inclusive of all course outcomes. A.3 Final Exam Comprehensive - inclusive of applicable Course s to that date A.4 Final Exam Comprehensive - inclusive of applicable Course s to that date A.5 Final Exam Comprehensive - inclusive of applicable Course s to that date 78.09% 0.00% 21.91% 50.00% 0.00% 50.00% 58.90% 0.00% 41.10% 80.82% 0.00% 19.18% 63.01% 0.00% 36.99% 54 Georgia s Online Curriculum

7 MATH 1113 Course-Speci ic Identity the characteristics of various functions. A.1 Midterm Exam 88.89% 0.00% 11.11% Sketch and analyze the graphs of algebraic, trigonometric, exponential, logarithmic, and inverse trigonometric functions. Set up and solve word problems using algebraic, trigonometric, exponential, logarithmic, and inverse trigonometric functions. Solve equations using algebraic, trigonometric, exponential, logarithmic, and inverse trigonometric functions. A.2 Midterm Exam 69.57% 0.00% 30.43% A.4 Midterm Exam 62.96% 0.00% 37.04% A.3 Midterm Exam 81.48% 0.00% 18.52% Learning s MATH 1501 Course-Speci ic Describe the domain, range, and action of a one variable function. Understand various ways of describing functions and various properties that a function can have such as odd, even, or monotone. Compute sums, differences, products, quotients, and compositions of functions. Compute translations, reflections, and scaling of curves and graphs of functions. Compute trigonometric functions and understand their definitions. Solve triangles. Limits and Continuity: Calculate and evaluate limits and represent these concepts graphically, algebraically, numerically and in words. Apply knowledge of limits and continuity to analyze and solve real-world problems. Determine when the use of technology is appropriate in solving problems related to limits and continuity, and how to apply the technology. Derivatives and Differentiation: Explain the definition of derivative and how it is related to tangent lines and rates of change, and to compute derivatives from the limit definition. Compute derivatives using all of the standard rules, displaying in particular a strong mastery of the Chain Rule. Compute derivatives of trigonometric functions and compute closely related trigonometric limits. Explain the concept of an implicitly defined function, and use the technique of implicit differentiation to differentiate functions that are defined implicitly. Model and solve related rates problems. Applications of the Derivative: Solve problems related to rates of change. Identify and describe properties of functions and their graphs. Apply the properties of functions and their graphs to real life problem situations. A.1 Midterm Exam Comprehensive Allinclusive of all applicable Course s to that date A.2 Midterm Exam Comprehensive Allinclusive of all applicable Course s to that date A.3 Final Exam Comprehensive - inclusive of applicable Course s to that date A.4 Final Exam Comprehensive - inclusive of applicable Course s to that date 81.25% 0.00% 18.75% 93.75% 0.00% 6.25% 25.00% 0.00% 75.00% 46.15% 0.00% 53.85% Applications of the Integral: Define and compute the arc length. Compute the area of surfaces of revolutions. Compute volumes of revolution. Compute consumer's surplus. Compute work and center of mass problems. A.5 Final Exam Comprehensive - inclusive of applicable Course s to that date 85.71% 0.00% 14.29% Georgia s Online Curriculum 55

8 AREA B AREA C Learning s 1. Ability to properly use appropriate technology in the evaluation, analysis, and synthesis of information in problem-solving situations 2. Ability to communicate in various modes and media, including proper use of the appropriate technology 3. Ability to sustain a consistent purpose and point of view 4. Ability to interpret inferences and develop subtleties of symbolic and indirect discourse COMM 1100 Course-Speci ic Observe and utilize the recommended strategies for developing and delivering and evaluating effective public presentations. (CT) Describe the different ways in which language defines and frames situations. Analyze the fundamental dimensions of cultural diversity (demographic, regional, and ideological) as they relate to communication. ETEC 1101 Course-Speci ic Select appropriate technologies and methods to compile, analyze, organize, and present relevant information effectively. B1.3 Public speech 26.09% 60.87% 13.04% B1.4 Film Analysis Unit % 64.00% 8.00% B1. 4 Unit % 46.15% 7.69% B.1 Lesson 4 Project - Newsletter Become effective users of technology. B.2 Lesson 3 Resume Project 77.78% 22.22% 0.00% 66.67% 33.33% 0.00% 1. Ability to recognize the fine, literary, and performing arts as expressions of human experience 2. Ability to make informed judgments about art forms from various cultures including one s own culture 3. Ability to discern the impact and role of artistic and literary achievement in society and one s personal life 4. Ability to critically analyze one s own culture ENGL 2111 Course-Speci ic Recognize the range of literary genres and conventions as well as the levels of sophistication of literary masterpieces coming from different cultures. Develop a perspective on the variety of world cultures from ancient times through the earlymodern period to understand how these cultures developed and how their ideas contributed to and still inform contemporary culture(s). Analyze and evaluate literary works in their social, historical, and cultural context. (CT) C.2 Unit 3 Written 16.67% 75.00% 8.33% C.1 Unit 5 Written C.3 Unit 4 Written 30.43% 39.13% 30.43% 44.03% 52.74% 3.23% Compare and contrast the characteristics of literary works emerging from various cultures and times in order to recognize common human values and beliefs. 56 Georgia s Online Curriculum C.2 Unit 6 Written 54.55% 39.39% 6.06%

9 Learning s ENGL 2132 Course-Speci ic Demonstrate knowledge of a diversity of American cultures through the study of literature. (CT) Identify the important literary periods and themes of American Literature from the mid- 19th Century to the present. C.2. C.3 Unit 3 Written C.1 Written s: Unit 1 or Unit 2 or Unit % 57.89% 5.26% 50.00% 38.89% 11.11% SPAN 2001 Course-Speci ic Students should demonstrate an understanding of their languages and cultures in relation to the practices, products, and perspectives of the culture(s) of Spanish speaking countries. (CT) C.4 Voice Board 1A 37.69% 46.93% 15.38% or Voice Board 3A or Voice Board 5D SPAN 2002 Course-Speci ic Students should demonstrate an understanding of their languages and cultures in relation to the practices, products, and perspectives of the culture(s) of Spanish speaking countries. (CT) C.4 Voice Board 10A 47.37% 52.63% 0.00% or Voice Board 6C or Voice Board 9D Georgia s Online Curriculum 57

10 AREA B Learning s 1. Ability to understand basic scientific principles, theories, laws as they apply to all scientific disciplines 2. Ability to demonstrate knowledge in at least one area of science; ability to discern the role in and impact on science on society 3. Ability to identify and properly use appropriate technologies for scientific inquiry and communication including collecting and analyzing scientific data 4. Ability to understand the physical universe and science s relationship to it 5. Ability to understand the changing nature of science 6. Ability to understand the scope and limits on the appropriateness of scientific inquiry to physical phenomena 7. Ability to demonstrate critical observation and analysis 8. Ability to apply mathematical principles to scientific inquiry, including the use of statistics and formulae to understand quantitative data 9. Ability to employ quantitative reasoning appropriately while applying scientific methodology to explore nature and the universe. 10. Ability to discern the impact of quantitative reasoning and mathematics on the sciences, society, and one s personal life. CHEM 1211 Course-Speci ic Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of: matter and measurement; reactions and reaction stoichiometry; thermochemistry; properties of gases; periodic properties of elements; atomic structure, chemical bonding, and molecular bonding theories. D.1 D.2 D.4 D.5 D.6 Final Exam 25.00% 6.25% 68.75% Employ critical thinking and systematic methods to solve problems, including conceptual and quantitative problems. D.9 D.10 Laboratory Final Exam 54.55% 18.18% 27.27% Collect and analyze scientific data, formulate appropriate conclusions from data analyses, and communicate findings. D.3 D.7 Laboratory Final Exam % 0.00% 0.00% CHEM 1212 Course-Speci ic Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of: intermolecular forces, liquids, and solids; properties of solutions; chemical kinetics; chemical equilibrium; acid-base equilibria; chemical thermodynamics; electrochemistry. Employ critical thinking and systematic methods to solve problems, including conceptual and quantitative problems. Collect and analyze scientific data, formulate appropriate conclusions from data analyses, and communicate findings. (CT) D.1 D.2 D.4 D.5 D.6 D.9 D.10 D.3 D.7 Final Exam 22.22% 55.56% 22.22% Laboratory Final Exam Laboratory Final Exam % 0.00% 0.00% 22.22% 55.56% 22.22% 58 Georgia s Online Curriculum

11 Learning s GEOL 1011 Course-Speci ic Identify earth materials and discuss/interpret their origin, economic uses, compositions and interrelationships. Demonstrate knowledge of the perspective of geologic events and processes and the formation of earth materials; Discuss evidence of plate tectonics and the Earth s internal structure and how processes within the Earth influence Earth s major surface features and control the location of Earth s major surface features and control the location of earthquakes and volcanic activity. D. Unit 6 Lab Assignment Unit 7 Lab Assignment D. 4 D % 28.89% 20.00% Midterm Exam 71.74% 15.22% 13.04% Demonstrate knowledge of Earth surface processes and their impact on mankind. Use maps & photos and diagrams to identify topographic and geologic structures and the processes which form them. (CT) D.2 Unit 12: New Water Lab Assignment Midterm Exam Question 30 D.3 D.6 D.7 D.8 Unit 11 Lab Assignment 97.83% 0.00% 2.17% 65.85% 12.20% 21.95% ISCI 1121 Course-Speci ic Describe Integrated science and the basic concepts involved in the study of the subject. Describe various ecosystem components. D.4 D.5 Discuss human population by calculating human population growth and identifying the impact of such growth on the environment. Explain the balance between the implementation costs of environmental regulations and their impact on mankind. D.1 D.2 D.8 D.9 Unit 2 (2) 94.74% 5.26% 0.00% Sustainability, Scientific Method, Matter and Energy Interactions (3B) Population Growth Issues (4B) D.10 Environmental Regulations (8) 94.74% 5.26% 0.00% 84.21% 15.79% 0.00% 94.74% 5.26% 0.00% Interpret environmental issues affecting the earth and its populations, including water use, food production, and urban development. (CT) D.7 Personal Water Calculations (7C) 89.47% 10.53% 0.00% Georgia s Online Curriculum 59

12 Learning s PHYS 1112 Course-Speci ic Understand and apply the laws and concepts associated with physics by solving word problems. D.1 D.2 D.4 D.6 Lesson 4 Lesson % 55.56% 0.00% Lesson 6 Perform simple laboratories and reach appropriate conclusions. (CT) D.3 D.7 D.9 D.10 Final Exam Laboratory Reports for Lessons 2, 7, or % 25.00% 0.00% Represent data graphically by hand and computer. D.8 Laboratory Reports for Lessons 1 and % 22.22% 0.00% MATH 1401 Course-Speci ic Extract quantitative data from a given situation, translate the data, evaluate information, abstract essential information, make logical deductions, and arrive at reasonable conclusions. D.8 Project 4: Hypothesis Testing (Lesson ) 90.00% 7.50% 2.50% AREA E 1. Ability to relate local, national, and global social policy 2. Ability to describe how historical, economic, political, social, and spatial relationships develop, persist, and change 3. Ability to articulate the complexity of human behavior as functions of the commonality and diversity within groups 4. Ability to identify and analyze both contemporary and historical perspectives on contemporary issues 5. Ability to relate the contributions of groups and individuals to the history of ideas and belief systems 6. Ability to appreciate and respect diversity among people and recognize the roles various peoples played in their culture (GL) 7. Ability to consider and accommodate opposing points of view 60 Georgia s Online Curriculum

13 Learning s HIST1111 Course-Speci ic Identify and evaluate the important historical political, cultural, social and economic movements, historical figures, and events that characterize the development of the great world civilizations from antiquity through the 1500 CE. Analyze the various interpretations of world historical events, figures, and issues and explain the ways and the reasons why these interpretations have changed over time. Identify, using at least three examples, the ways in which world civilizations and cultures interacted with and influenced one another from antiquity through 1500 CE. Identify the major historiographical issues associated with the significant time periods, cultures, figures, and events from antiquity through 1500 CE. (CT) E.1 Midterm Exam Score or Final Exam Score E.2 6 Lesson 2 or 10 Lesson 1 E.3 Unit 4 essay or discussion unit 5 E.4 Unit % 60.22% 13.98% 41.77% 39.24% 18.99% 32.53% 46.99% 20.48% 43.59% 34.62% 21.79% HIST2111 Course-Speci ic Determine the relationship between local and national issues and events. Exhibit a comprehension of the historical process of continuity and change Appraise how and why the historical interpretations of the controversies, issues, personalities, and problems have changed over time. Identify trends and issues in intellectual and cultural history and be able to relate them to topics in US History. Recognize the role of diversity in American society. (GL) E.1 Lesson 5 E.2 6 or 7 E.4 4 or % 37.96% 9.26% 52.04% 40.82% 7.14% 53.21% 36.70% 10.09% E.5 Lesson 7 Essay 56.31% 35.92% 7.77% E.6 3 or Lesson 8 Essay 50.98% 42.16% 6.86% Analyze the trials and contributions of the many cultures that make up American society. US Midterm Exam Essay Questions (1-41 or 1-42) 45.95% 36.04% 18.02% Georgia s Online Curriculum 61

14 Learning s POLS1101 Course-Speci ic Develop an awareness of current political issues and the policy making process, both domestic and global. Demonstrate an understanding of the cause and effect relationships in society. Recognize differing perspectives and points of view. (CT) Demonstrate a knowledge of the historical background, foundations, origins, content and application of the US Constitution and Bill of Rights (US) E.1 14 or % 45.17% 10.86% E % 34.6% 2.38% E % 23.53% 11.76% US % 29.03% 6.45% PSYC1101 Course-Speci ic Recognize that human experience & behavior vary as a function of context, culture and situation. Identify, understand and contrast fundamental psychology perspectives within a historical context; past, present and future trajectory. (CT) E.3 4 or 12 E.4 1 or % 63.04% 2.17% 53.86% 33.33% 12.81% SOCI1101 Course-Specific Define, identify and explain culture, socialization, social interaction, groups, and social organization as basic building blocks of society and social experience and to apply this to knowledge to explain why people conform to or deviate from societal expectations. Explain social structure, provide examples of social structure (both at the macro and micro level), and to be able to express how important social institutions (such as family, religion, education, medicine and others) shape society and social experience. E.3 Lesson 3 or Lesson 4 or Lesson 7 E.5 Lesson % 43.02% 20.93% 41.77% 32.91% 25.32% 62 Georgia s Online Curriculum

15 Learning s e Assessment Matrix A1. Communication ENGL 1101 (CT) 1. Ability to assimilate, analyze, and present in oral and written forms, a body of information. (CT) 2. Ability to adapt communication to circumstances and audience. 3. Ability to produce communication that is stylistically appropriate and mature. 4. Ability to communicate in standard English for academic and professional contexts. 5. Ability to compose effective written materials for various academic and professional contexts..(ct) 6. Ability to interpret content of written materials on related topics from various disciplines. Required ENGL 1102 (CT) Required A2. Quantitative Skills MATH Ability to model situations from a variety of settings in generalized mathematical forms. 2. Ability to express and manipulate mathematical information, concepts, and thoughts in verbal, numeric, graphical and symbolic form while solving a variety of problems. 3. Ability to solve multiple-step problems through different (inductive, deductive and symbolic) modes of reasoning. MATH 1111 MATH 1113 Must Take Two MATH 1501 e Assessment Matrix 4. Ability to shift among the verbal, numeric, graphical and symbolic modes of considering relationships. Area B: institutional Options 1. Ability to properly use appropriate technology in the evaluation, analysis, and synthesis of information in problem-solving situations. 2. Ability to communicate in various modes and media, including proper use of the appropriate COMM 1100 (CT) ETEC Ability to extract quantitative data from a given situation, translate the data into information in various modes, evaluate the information, abstract essential information, make logical deductions, and arrive at reasonable conclusions. technology. 3. Ability to sustain a consistent purpose and point of view. (CT) 4. Ability to interpret inferences and develop subtleties of symbolic and indirect discourse. Georgia s Online Curriculum 63

16 Learning s e Assessment Matrix Continued Area C: Humanities, Fine Arts and Ethics 1. Ability to recognize the fine, literary, and performing arts as expressions of human experience. 2. Ability to make informed judgments about art forms from various cultures including one s own culture. 3. Ability to discern the impact and role of artistic and literary achievement in society and one s personal life. 4. Ability to critically analyze one s own culture. ENGL 2111 Must Take One ENGL 2132 Must Take One PHIL 1001 (CT) SPAN 2001 SPAN 2002 Area D: 1. Ability to understand basic scientific principles, theories, laws as they apply to all scientific disciplines. 2. Ability to demonstrate knowledge in at least one area of science; Ability to discern the role in and impact on science on society. 3. Ability to identify and properly use appropriate technologies for scientific inquiry and communication including collecting and analyzing scientific data. 4. Ability to understand the physical universe and science s relationship to it. 5. Ability to understand the changing nature of science. (CT) 6. Ability to understand the scope and limits on the appropriateness of scientific inquiry to physical phenomena. CHEM 1211 CHEM 1212 GEOL 1011 PHYS 1211 ISCI 1211 Math from Area A MATH 1401 Non-Science Majors: Must take three, including at least two sciences* Science Majors: Must take three, including one science sequence and Math 1501* 7. Ability to demonstrate critical observation and analysis. 8. Ability to apply mathematical principles to scientific inquiry, including the use of statistics and formulae to understand quantitative data. 9. Ability to employ quantitative reasoning appropriately while applying scientific methodology to explore nature and the universe. 10. Ability to discern the impact of quantitative reasoning and mathematics on the sciences, society, and one s personal life. MATH Georgia s Online Curriculum

17 Learning s e Assessment Matrix Continued Area E: Social Sciences POLS 1101 (US) 1. Ability to relate local, national, and global social policy. 2. Ability to describe how historical, economic, political, social, and spatial relationships develop, persist, and change. 3. Ability to articulate the complexity of human behavior as functions of the commonality and diversity within groups. 4. Ability to identify and analyze both contemporary and historical perspectives on contemporary issues. 5. Ability to relate the contributions of groups and individuals to the history of ideas and belief systems. 6. Ability to appreciate and respect diversity among people and recognize the roles various peoples played in their culture. (GL) 7. Ability to consider and accommodate opposing points of view. 8. Demonstrate a knowledge of the historical background, foundations, origins, content and application of the US Constitution and Bill of Rights. (US) 9. Analyze the trials and contributions of the many cultures that make up American society. (US) HIST 1111 HIST 2111 (US) (GL) PSYC 1101 SOCI 1101 Required Required Required Must Take One Georgia s Online Curriculum 65