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Statement of Purpose
The purpose of the
Biological and Physical Sciences disciplines at Central Ohio Technical College is to
provide a sound introduction to scientific principles, laboratory
techniques, and general knowledge in the fields of biology,
chemistry, and physics and to provide college preparatory science
for the underprepared student. To accomplish this twofold
propose, the Biological and Physical Sciences Department has
established the
following educational goals and student learning outcomes.
Learning Outcomes
After
completing the general education courses in biological and physical sciences, the
student will be able to:
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Recall basic scientific concepts.
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Perform the basic laboratory skills
and/or correctly label diagrams, models, slides, specimens, and/or
schematics.
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Explain scientific principles using
appropriate vocabulary.
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Apply scientific
concepts to laboratory experiments, techniques, and case studies.
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Analyze data to
predict outcomes and/or draw conclusions to scientific problems.
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Create written
and oral presentations, both individually and collaboratively, using
valid electronic resources.
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