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Course Outcomes and Assessment Report

Department and course number:

BIOLOGY 28

Contact:
Amy Bohorquez
abohorquez@peralta.edu

Date:

Course SLOs | Assessment Methods* | Criteria for successful performance | Actual performance data | Use of results/plan of action
Differentiate between the basic types of nutrients including carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins and minerals and explain their functions in the human body. | Analysis of exam questions that involve explanation of biological molecules. Multiple choice, short answer, and essay questions will be examined. | 60% of students earned 70% or more on exam question(s) | Spring 2010 |
Critique current diet and utilize appropriate tools to formulate a diet and exercise plan that meets current nutritional needs. | Analysis of student assignments. Students will turn in a dietary analysis using computer programs and/or websites. | 75% of students will earn 70% of points possible on assignment | Spring 2009 |
Analyze current issues in nutrition, including: nutritional claims, food labeling, eating disorders, chronic diseases associated with nutrition and food products/marketing. | Analysis of exam questions that involve nutritional claims, food labeling, eating disorders, chronic diseases associated with nutrition and food products/marketing. Multiple choice, short answer, and essay questions will be examined. | 60% of students earned 70% or more on exam question(s) | Fall 2009 |
Evaluate nutritional needs at various life stages and explain the connection between nutrient intake, energy metabolism, health and fitness. | Analysis of exam questions that involve explanation of nutrition at different life stages and nutrient intake. Multiple choice, short answer, and essay questions will be examined. | 60% of students earned 70% or more on exam question(s) | Fall 2008 |
Assess the connection between food production, food safety, nutrition and the environment. | Analysis of student assignment. Students analyze current issues in writing and discussion. | 75% of students will earn 70% of points possible on assignment | 82% of students earned at least 70% of points possible on assignment. | When disregarding late deductions, the vast majority of students were successful in meeting the criteria of the writing assignment. I’ve had success in Bio24 implementing a draft date to cut down on late submissions and will likely do that in Bio 28.
* Please attach examples of your assessment tools (e.g. assignments, grading criteria, rubrics, scoring guidelines, surveys)