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["Student Learning Outcome 1"]
["SLO 1: Students will solve scientific problems using research ethical principles and modern instrumentation"]
["Outcome 1: Assessment Measure 1"]
["Class:","BIO 512 -Instrumentation in Biological Sciences"]
["Course Mode:","Face-to-Face"]
["Assignment:","Final exam- 5 questions that are relevant to the SLO and involve use of biological science instruments \n\n"]
["Evaluation Tool:","Essay scoring key. Minimum of three out of five essay questions. Each question is worth 5 points"]
["Performance Target: ","85% of the submitted essays will answer a minimum of 3 essay questions and earn 5 points on each essay question."]
["Results:"," 6 out of 6 (100%) of the submitted essay questions earned 5 points on essay question #7 on the use of biological science instruments. 4 out of 6 (80%) of the submitted essay questions earned 5 points on essay question #6 on the use of biological science instruments. 4 out of 6 (80%) of the submitted essay questions earned 5 points on essay question #8 on the use of biological science instruments. "]
["Use of Results:","The performance target was not met on essay question 6 and essay question 8. The program plans to incorporate more hands-on practical evaluation of instrument use  into the course. "]
["Outcome 1: Assessment Measure 2"]
["Class:","BIO 513 - Research Ethics"]
["Course Mode:","Face-to-Face"]
["Assignment:","Final Paper – Case Study to cover: ethics & mentoring, conflict of interest, Intellectual Property & Industrial Relationship"]
["Evaluation Tool:","Rubric for grading Ethics paper presentation –Four criteria to be evaluated: Ethical Self-Awareness, Ethical Issue Recognition, Application of Ethical Concepts and  Evaluation of Different Ethical Perspectives. Each criterion evaluated on a three point scale: unsastisfactory, satisfactory, exceptional"]
["Performance Target: ","80% of the final papers will earn a Satisfactory or Exceptional in each of the mentioned criterion of the final paper"]
["Results:","100% of the presentations were satisfactory and of these only about 15% were exceptional. \n18 out of 18 (100%) of the scored objective criterion of the ethics paper presentations earned satisfactory or above.  18 out of 18 (100%) of the scored Ethical Self-Awareness criterion of the paper presentations earned satisfactory or above on the research paper presentation. 18 out of 18 (100%) of the scored Ethical Issue Recognition criterion earned satisfactory or above. 17 out of 18 (94%) of the scored Application of Ethical Concepts earned satisfactory or above. 15 of 18 (83%) of the scored Different Ethical Perspectives criterion earned satisfactory or above\n"]
["Use of Results:","TARGET MET. The program plans to develop more case-study scenarios. Expose the students to ethical issues they will probably encounter in their careers as scientists and encourage them to think critically in the determination of appropriate course of action. Therefore, it is necessary for the program to conitnue to assess this measure again in the 2019-20 assessment cycle."]
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["Students will apply computational and analytical principles to interpret scientific data "]
["Outcome 2: Assessment Measure 1"]
["Class:","BIO 692 - Research"]
["Course Mode:","Face-to-Face"]
["Assignment:","Final Research paper or Research Proposal"]
["Evaluation Tool:","Rubric for grading research paper – Question Development,  Stated Objectives, Experimental Design, Data Analysis, and Conclusion. Three out five criteria to be assessed:  Question Development,  Stated Objectives, and Experimental Design. Each criterion evaluated on a three point scale: unsatisfactory, satisfactory, exceptional. "]
["Performance Target: ","80% of the papers will earn a Satisfactory or Exceptional in at least 3 out of 5  criteria of the research paper."]
["Results:","100% of the papers earned a Satisfactory in at least 3 of the criteria after several attempts. \n15 out of 15 (100%) of the scored Question Development criterion of the research papers earned satisfactory or above on the research paper.  15 out of 15 (100%) of the scored Stated Objectives criterion of the research papers earned satisfactory or above on the research paper. 15 out of 15 (100%) of the scored Experimental Design criterion of the research papers earned satisfactory or above on the research paper after 2-3 attempts.\n"]
["Use of Results:","TARGET MET. The program plans ro assess this measure again and will require students to read several research journal articles and critique them. The critiques will be scored and count towards final grade."]
["Outcome 2: Assessment Measure 2"]
["Class:","BIO 699 -Thesis"]
["Course Mode:","Face-to-Face"]
["Assignment:","Final Thesis Write-Up"]
["Evaluation Tool:","Rubric for grading research paper – Question Development,  Stated Objectives/Hypothesis, Experimental Design, Data Analysis, and Conclusion. Three out five criteria to be assessed:  Question Development,  Stated Objectives, and Experimental Design. Each criterion evaluated on a three point scale: unsatisfactory, satisfactory, exceptional. "]
["Performance Target: ","90% of the thesis submitted will earn a Satisfactory or Exceptional in three of the 5 criteria and be acceptable to the graduate school"]
["Results:"," 3 out of 3 (100%) of the scored Question Development criterion of the thesis research papers earned satisfactory or above and was  acceptable to the graduate school.   3 out of 3 (100%) of the scored Stated Objectives criterion of the thesis research papers earned satisfactory or above on the research and acceptable to the graduate school. 3 out of 3 (100%) of the scored Data Analysis criterion of the thesis research papers earned satisfactory or above and was acceptable to the graduate school."]
["Use of Results:","TARGET MET.  The program plans to continue to assess this measure since 100% of the theses submitted were satisfactory, after 3rd or 4th submissions. Research papers will be added as a requirement in at least 50% course offerings to afford the students writing practice opportunities. Thesis Option Students may have to audit or take a graduate Writing Class. "]
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["Student Learning Outcome 3"]
["Students will interpret and communicate scientific information in both written and oral forms"]
["Outcome 3: Assessment Measure 1"]
["Class:","BIO 691 - Seminar"]
["Course Mode:","Face-to-Face"]
["Assignment:","Scientific Presentation of library research"]
["Evaluation Tool:","Rubric for grading scientific oral presentation including poster – Five criteria to be assessed: Organization, Subject Knowledge, Graphics, Mechanics and Clarity.  Each criterion evaluated on a three point scale: unsatisfactory, satisfactory, exceptional. "]
["Performance Target: ","90% of oral presentations including posters will earn a Satisfactory or Exceptional in each of the 5 criteria of the scientific presentation"]
["Results:","About 80% of the oral presentations earned a satisfactory and about 20% earned Exceptional. 12 out of 15 (80%) of the scored Organization criterion of the oral presentations earned satisfactory or above on the oral presentation.  12 out of 15 (80%) of the scored Subject Knowledge criterion of the oral presentations earned satisfactory or above on the oral presentation and three of 15 were considered exceptional. 12 out of 15 (80%) of the scored Graphics criterion of the oral presentations earned satisfactory and 3 of 15 were exceptional on the oral presentation. 15 out of 15 (100%) of the scored Mechanics criterion of the oral presentations earned satisfactory or above on the oral presentation. 12 out of 15 (80%) of the scored Clarity criterion of the oral presentations earned satisfactory or while 3 of 15 were exceptional."]
["Use of Results:","TARGET NOT MET. The program plans to require students to attend and actively participate in the Departmental and College-wide seminar series. This will enable students to see first hand how to properly interprete and effectively communicate scientific information. "]
["Outcome 3: Assessment Measure 2"]
["Class:","BIO 699 - Thesis"]
["Course Mode:","Face-to-Face"]
["Assignment:","Thesis Proposal Presentation or Thesis Defense Presentation"]
["Evaluation Tool:","Rubric for grading scientific oral presentation including poster – Organization, Subject Knowledge, Graphics, Mechanics and Clarity. Three out of five criteria to be assessed:  Organization, Subject Knowledge, and Graphics, "]
["Performance Target: ","90% of oral presentation will earn a Satisfactory or above in at least 3 of the 5 criteria of the oral presentation  "]
["Results:","100% of the theses submitted were satisfactory, after 3rd or 4th submissions. 3 out of 3 (100%) of the scored Organization criterion of the thesis research papers earned satisfactory or above.   3 out of 3 (100%) of the scored Subject Knowledge criterion of the thesis research papers earned satisfactory or above on the research. 3 out of 3 (100%) of the scored Graphics criterion of the thesis research papers earned satisfactory or above."]
["Use of Results:","TARGET MET. 100% of the theses submitted were satisfactory, after 3rd or 4th submissions. The program plans to encourage more students to opt for the thesis track. Going through the Thesis process will encourage and enhance the critical thinking abilities of the students. Students will develop a habit of inquiry, reflections and analysis through exploring issues and ideas before coming to conclusions. Thesis will also help jump start the students’ careers as biomedical researchers. "]
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["Program Outcome 1"]
["Provide opportunities for faculty research development and scholarship (publications)"]
["Assessment Measure:","Number of invited scientific speakers from outside the university per semester. This will encourage faculty to network with scientists from outside the University"]
["Assessment Target:","The Biology Program will host at least 1 speaker per semester in the areas of grant writing and  collaborative research"]
["Assessment Results:","Five speakers and presenters that included scientists, medical personnel from around Alabama, Hudson Alpha Research Institute, Huntsville Hospital & UAB were invited as speakers. Two faculty members attended professional workshops (STEM workshop and Epigenetics workshop) outside of the University. "]
["Use of Results:","In 2019-20, the program plans to invite expert scientists as speakers for faculty development in different areas of Biology to continue to encourage faculty to network with scientists from outside the University for research development and publications. "]
["Program Outcome 2"]
["Provide opportunities for faculty professional development especially opportunities for faculty to continually develop their teaching and research skills. "]
["Assessment Measure:","The number of faculty that participate in the AAMU Center of Excellence in Teaching & Learning (CETL)"]
["Assessment Target:","At least 3 Biology faculty members will participate in CETL programs"]
["Assessment Results:","Three faculty members participated in the CETL FFLC#3 cohort focusing on the incorporation of active learning strategies into courses. They presented what was learnt to colleagues in a seminar. Two more faculty will participate in a CETL led activities that target students learning in groups."]
["Use of Results:","Faculty will be encouraged to participate in the CETL faculty development activities. Two more faculty have signed up to participate in a CETL led activities that target pedagogy"]

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