Assessment Report

Department of the Earth Sciences

School of Science and Mathematics

James ZollwegChair + Assessment Coordinator

What was AssessedSLOs - All Majors

• A1: Interpret Earth science data, including both qualitative and quantitative analyses.

• A2: Employ the scientific method with competency and precision.

• A3: Locate, evaluate and interpret scientific literature.• A4: Effectively express earth science concepts and

research results both orally and in writing.

What was AssessedSLOs - Earth Sciences

• E1: Explain the processes that affect the solid earth and the time scales in which they operate; describe how these processes have shaped earth history.

• E2: Explain the hydrologic cycle, and analyze it using standard quantitative methods.

• E3: Explain the physical laws governing atmospheric phenomena.

What was AssessedSLOs - Water Resources

• W1: Interpret the structure and physical properties of hydrostratigraphic units and explain how they influence the movement of water.

• W2: Evaluate and analyze, for natural and anthropogenic influences, hydrological systems and processes for the purpose of water resources assessment and management.

• W3: Quantify and interpret the hydrologic cycle using standard tools and techniques (field instrumentation, GIS, mathematical/computer models).

What was AssessedSLOs - Meteorology

• M1: Interpret the physical laws governing atmospheric phenomena.

• M2: Explain the principles behind, and use of, meteorological instrumentation.

• M3: Use critical and analytical skills to interpret and predict weather systems using weather information (model data, maps, remote sensing imagery).

• M4: Describe the physical controls of the climate system.

What was AssessedSLOs - Geology

• G1: Be familiar with the geological time scale including explain how it relates to major events in the history of Earth and life on Earth.

• G2: Explain the larger-scale physical processes of the Earth including plate tectonics and crustal deformation and apply to new problems.

• G3: Explain the Earth’s processes that shape the surface and near-surface environment; Apply these concepts to real-world problems.

• G4: Evaluate the physical and chemical properties of rocks and minerals and explain how these properties reflect their behavior in the geologic environment.

Assessment Methodology(How was the assessment done)

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Assessment Methodology(How was the assessment done)

• Student Work Assessed: What assignment in what course, test, etc.

• Measurement strategy: score, rubric, etc.• Number of students (sample or all eligible

students)

Assessment Methodology(How was the assessment done)

• Student Work Assessed: What assignment in what course, test, etc.

• Measurement strategy: score, rubric, etc.• Number of students (sample or all eligible

students)

Assessment Results

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Lessons Learned

Action Plan/Data Driven Decision:

• How the department did or plan to“close the loop.”

What resources were applied or are needed to close the loop