Intended Learning Outcomes

These are the ILO's for the entire course.  There are also ILO's for each unit.
 
General Instructional Objectives Specific Learning Outcomes
Knows terms · identifies a definition of the term

· identifies an example of the term

· describes the procedure the term represents

· states the concept or principle that fits the term

· differentiates between the technical and the common meaning of a term

Understands the meaning of terms · defines the term in their own words

· identifies the meaning of the term when used in context

· distinguishes between terms that are similar in meaning

· relates terms to the concepts they represent

· identifies similarities and differences between terms

Understands scientific concepts · defines the concept in their own words

· identifies an example of the concept

· states hypotheses based on the concept

· describes an experiment that illustrates the process

· can list principals from which the concept was derived

Knows laboratory procedures · identifies the laboratory equipment to be used

· describes the steps to be followed in setting up the laboratory equipment

· lists the necessary precautions in handling and setting up the laboratory equipment

· describes the steps to be followed in disassembling the laboratory equipment 

Prepares a plan for an experiment · identifies the problem to be solved

· formulates questions relevant to the problem

· formulates hypotheses in appropriate verbal /mathematical form

· describes controls for variables 

· formulates experimental procedures 

· formulates observation and measurement procedures 

· describes the methods of data analysis 

· describes how the results will be presented

Demonstrates skills in laboratory work · selects appropriate equipment for an experiment 

· assembles equipment correctly for an experiment 

· manipulates equipment as needed during the experiment 

· measures accurately with appropriate measuring device 

· follows safety rules in conducting experiment 

· uses materials without any superfluous waste 

· completes experiment within the time limits 

· cleans up equipment and returns it to its proper place 

· manipulates data appropriately 

· reports results in the appropriate way 

· distinguishes between valid and invalid conclusions

Participates in classroom activities · listens attentively 

· asks relevant questions 

· participates in classroom discussions 

· helps others when requested

Respects the scientific process · favors evidence that results from scientific studies 

· seeks objectivity in the interpretation of evidence 

· changes opinions when evidence is contrary to beliefs 

· suspends judgement when evidence is inadequate 

· shows skepticism when statements are unsupported 

· bases ideas and opinions on the best scientific evidence available

Displays a scientific attitude · demonstrates curiosity in identifying problems 

· demonstrates open-mindedness when seeking answers 

· suspends judgement until all evidence is available 

· respects evidence from credible sources 

· shows willingness to revise conclusions as new evidence becomes available

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