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Student Learning Outcomes: MS Biochemistry

Graduates from the Biochemistry MS program will have demonstrated:

 

Alignment Matrix

  Courses Research and Other Experience Preliminary Exam Thesis

Degree Program SLOs
 
 
 
 
understanding of the key principles of biochemistry at an advanced level.
A
X
n/a
X
awareness of the major issues at the forefront of the discipline.
X
X
n/a
 
an in-depth understanding of the area of biochemistry chosen for research emphasis.
 
X
n/a
X
ability to design and carry out experimants (safely) and to interpret experimental data.
 
X
n/a
 
production of significant original research.
 
X
n/a
X
ability to assess primary papers critically.
 
X
n/a
X
ability to collaborate with other scientists, including people of diverse backgrounds
X
X
n/a
 
ability to present their work through written, oral, and visual presentations.
A
X
n/a
X
awareness of ethical issues in biochemical research and careers.
X
X
n/a
 

University SLOs (Graduate Programs)
 
 
 
 
Knowledge
X
X
n/a
X
Skills
 
X
n/a
X
Attitude and Professional Conduct
 
X
n/a
X

Summary of program assessment since 2004

Two of the SLOs were used in the previous assessment of the program: #1 and #8. A direct measure of #1 SLO was the result of six examinations given throughout the Biochemistry 1 and 2 courses. An indirect measure of #1 SLO has been a successful thesis defense. For #8 SLO, a direct measure was the outcome of the audience surveys from the Biochemistry seminar course, in which graduate students present literature data. Indirect measures of #8 SLO were: a writing assignment in Biochemistry 1 course, an ability to publish the students results in a peer-reviewed journal, and a successful thesis defense.

 

 

Student Learning Outcomes: PhD Biochemistry

Graduates from the Biochemistry PhD program will have demonstrated:

 

Alignment Matrix

  Courses Research and Other Experience Preliminary Exam Thesis

Degree Program SLOs
 
 
 
 
understanding of the key principles of biochemistry at an advanced level.
A
X
X
X
awareness of the major issues at the forefront of the discipline.
X
X
X
 
an in-depth understanding of the area of biochemistry chosen for research emphasis.
 
X
 
X
ability to design and carry out experimants (safely) and to interpret experimental data.
 
X
 
 
production of significant original research.
 
X
 
X
ability to assess primary papers critically.
 
X
X
X
ability to collaborate with other scientists, including people of diverse backgrounds
X
X
 
 
ability to present their work through written, oral, and visual presentations.
A
X
X
X
awareness of ethical issues in biochemical research and careers.
X
X
 
 

University SLOs (Graduate Programs)
 
 
 
 
Knowledge
X
X
X
X
Skills
 
X
X
X
Attitude and Professional Conduct
 
X
 
X

Summary of program assessment since 2004

Two of the SLOs were used in the previous assessment of the program: #1 and #8. A direct measure of #1 SLO was the result of six examinations given throughout the Biochemistry 1 and 2 courses. An indirect measure of #1 SLO has been a successful thesis defense. For #8 SLO, a direct measure was the outcome of the audience surveys from the Biochemistry seminar course, in which graduate students present literature data. Indirect measures of #8 SLO were: a writing assignment in Biochemistry 1 course, an ability to publish the students results in a peer-reviewed journal, and a successful thesis defense.

 

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