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Outcomes Assessment-Dept of Chemistry & Biochemistry
California State University Dominguez Hills
The outcomes assessment and goals program for the CSUDH Chemistry & Biochemistry department is multifaceted. Overall program design and outcomes are based upon two primary sets of guidelines:
- The undergraduate guidelines produced by the Committee of Professional Training of the American Chemical Society, and
- Program goals developed statewide by the combined efforts of all of the chemistry departments in the CSU System.
Our Program Learning Outcomes are shown below, correlated with the Institutional Learning Outcomes.
Program Learning Outcomes for CSUDH Dept of Chemistry & Biochemistry A graduate of our program will have... | Institutional Learning Outcomes for CSUDH A CSUDH graduate will ... |
| general familiarity with the following areas in chemistry: analytical, biochemistry, inorganic, organic and physical. | Demonstrate expertise in a specialized discipline of study and the ability to integrate its ideas, methods, theory and practice. (Disciplinary Proficiency) |
| developed formal (abstract) thinking skills as well as concrete thinking skills | Think critically and creatively and apply qualitative and quantitative reasoning to address complex challenges and everyday problems locally and globally. (Critical Thinking) |
| learned how to think critically and analyze chemical problems | Demonstrate expertise in a specialized discipline of study and the ability to integrate its ideas, methods, theory and practice. (Disciplinary Proficiency) |
| the ability to work effectively and safely in a laboratory environment | Demonstrate expertise in a specialized discipline of study and the ability to integrate its ideas, methods, theory and practice. (Disciplinary Proficiency) |
| the ability to work in teams as well as independently | Develop knowledge of diversity and multicultural competencies and ways to use that knowledge to promote equity and justice at local and global levels. (Engaged Citizenry) |
| the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing | Communicate clearly and collaborate effectively in a range of social, academic, and professional contexts, both orally and in writing. (Communication) |
Details are provided in the links below. The department program goals (and the goals and outcomes of the individual courses) are addressed via a multidimensional integrative approach. This can be seen in the second, third and fourth links below which address the correlation of the overall program goals as well as specific skill attainments for all of the courses in the curriculum.
Program Mission Statement
Undergraduate Program Guidelines-Committee on Professional Training-American Chemical Society
Overall Program Goals
Correlation of Program goals with chemistry courses
Student Skill Expectations and Attainment