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Sample Learning Outcome Statements
United States History
Upon completion of this course, the students will be able to:
- Describe the relationship of the past to the present using at least two examples from classroom work
- Write an essay defining a pluralistic society and its relationship to our democratic principles
- Outline the structure of the Constitution of the U.S.
- Identity and define the social, political, and economic institutions that
Introduction to Business
At the end of the course, students will be able to:
- Identify and describe current domestic and international business trends
- Explain how proper business management benefits consumers and employees
- Define the basic rules related to Human Resources management
- Compare and contrast the different types of business ownership
- Evaluate and classify various marketing strategies
- Summarize how technology can help a business manage information
Music Appreciation/History Course
After completing this course, students will be able to:
- Identify the basic elements of Western music
- List the instruments associated with Western music
- Describe the distinct style periods of Western music
- Recognize selected examples of Western music aurally
- Discriminate among different Western music styles
- Explain music’s place in relation to other art forms
General Psychology
The student who completes this course should be able to:
- Identify and define basic terms and concepts which are needed for advanced courses in psychology
- Outline the scientific method as it is used by psychologists
- Apply the principles of psychology to practical problems
- Compare and contrast the multiple determinants of behavior (environmental, biological, and genetic)
- Analyze current research findings in the areas of physiological psychology, perception, learning, abnormal, and social psychology
- Distinguish between healthy and unhealthy physical, mental, and emotional patterns
Plant and Soil Sciences
At the end of the course, the student should be able to:
- Label the parts of a plant
- Define the terms used in plant growth and reproduction
- Explain transpiration, respiration and photosynthesis
- Calculate the germination rates of various seeds
- List the primary, secondary and micro nutrients present in soil
- Identify and describe land capability classes and their uses
General Nutrition
Upon completion of this course students will be able to:
- Describe the digestive system
- Explain the steps involved in metabolism and the ways energy is derived from carbohydrate, fat, and protein
- Design individualized eating plans utilizing diet planning principles and the Food Guide Pyramid
- State the benefits associated with physical activity and the components of a sound fitness or health program
- Describe how nutrition and lifestyle choices impact the life cycle