Goals & Objectives

Goals and Objectives GOAL 1: STUDENTS WILL COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY IN WRITING.
Objectives: Students will be able to:
1.1 demonstrate fluency in a writing process that involves planning, drafting, revising and editing;
1.2 research, organize and produce texts in a variety of written modes for specific audiences;
1.3 demonstrate understanding and recognition of plagiarism;
1.4 apply ethical reasoning in the use of language.

GOAL 2: STUDENTS WILL DEVELOP EFFECTIVE ORAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS.
Objectives: Students will be able to:
2.1 demonstrate the elements of effective oral communication;
2.2 research, organize, and deliver a message to specific audiences;
2.3 evaluate the effectiveness and relevance of messages and presentations;
2.4 demonstrate understanding and recognition of plagiarism;
2.5 apply ethical reasoning in the use of language.

GOAL 3: STUDENTS WILL DEVELOP, APPLY AND USE MATHEMATICAL REASONING SKILLS IN SOLVING PROBLEMS.
Objectives: Students will be able to:
3.1 read and comprehend information with mathematical content;
3.2 analyze quantitative information;
3.3 determine patterns, trends, and relationships from a variety of sources;
3.4 solve numeric and word problems using logic and mathematical skills.

GOAL 4: STUDENTS WILL DEVELOP ANALYTICAL AND CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS.
Objectives: Students will be able to:
4.1 analyze, evaluate, and question information;
4.2 formulate and develop relevant responses to problems based on logic and available information.

GOAL 5: STUDENTS WILL DEVELOP NECESSARY LITERACY REQUIRED TO ANALYZE AND IMPLEMENT SOLUTIONS INVOLVING USE OF THE COMPUTER.
Objectives: Students will be able to:
5.1 demonstrate computer literacy in academic and professional contexts;
5.2 demonstrate understanding of computer technology and application software.

GOAL 6: STUDENTS WILL DEVELOP INFORMATION LITERACY NECESSARY TO IDENTIFY, LOCATE, EVALUATE, COMMUNICATE, AND APPLY INFORMATION.
Objectives: Students will be able to:
6.1 determine the extent of information needed;
6.2 locate information from books, journals, the Internet, databases and media;
6.3 evaluate and apply appropriate search strategies;
6.4 evaluate the quality of sources in terms of reliability, bias, currency, and authority;
6.5 access and use information ethically and legally.

GOAL 7: STUDENTS WILL DEMONSTRATE AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD AND ITS APPLICATION TO SOLVE PROBLEMS AND ANALYZE DATA IN AT LEAST ONE DISCIPLINE IN THE SCIENCES.
Objectives: Students will be able to:
7.1 demonstrate an understanding of the methods scientists use to explore natural phenomena, such as observation, hypothesis development, experimentation, and evaluation of evidence;
7.2 demonstrate the ability to comprehend and analyze scientific literature.

GOAL 8: STUDENTS WILL DEVELOP KNOWLEDGE OF CULTURE AND HISTORY.
Objectives: Students will be able to:
8.1 demonstrate understanding of elements of culture in relation to history, values, politics, communication, economy, or beliefs and practices.