New Hampshire Community Technical College

Berlin/Laconia

Individual Course Competency Checklist

Course No. BIO 112	Title: Environmental Biology
Department: Science	Faculty: Joseph J. Cabaup

1. For each competency listed below, please indicate (Yes or No) as to whether or not your students learn and demonstrate the competency as a result of taking your course.

2. If yes to step 1, please indicate (Yes or No) as to whether or not the competency is assessed.

3. If yes to step 2, please indicate the activities involved in measuring their attainment.

	COMPETENCY	1.	2.	3. (ACTIVITY)
	Communication Skills
2.01	Demonstrate the skills to construct meaning from multiple sources.	Y	Y	Exams, Research Reports.
2.02	Demonstrate the ability to read, comprehend, and retain professional and nonprofessional materials.	Y	Y	Exams, Research Reports.
2.03	Document work performed within the fields of study.	Y	Y	Research Reports.
2.04	Write directions which are understandable and accurate.	N	N
2.05	Write correspondence and reports as required by the fields of study.	N	N
2.06	Use correct grammar, language, spelling, and punctuation.	Y	N
2.07	Present views which are informed, logical, and organized.	Y	Y	Research Reports, Class Discussion.
2.08	Make an effective presentation to a group.	Y	Y	Report Presentation
2.09	Write research papers using standard criteria (e.g. MLA, APA, etc.)	Y	Y	Research Report/Paper.
2.10	Participate cooperatively in one-on-one and group discussion.	Y	N	Class Discussion.
2.11	Demonstrate public speaking skills.	Y	Y	Report Presentation, Class Discussion.
2.12	Apply the elements of successful interview techniques.	N	N
2.13	Apply techniques of successful job application process.	N	N
2.14	Use active listening skills with various audiences.	N	N
2.15	Follow written and oral directions.	Y	Y	Research Reports, Exams.
2.16	Select resources appropriate to the research topic.	Y	Y	Research Reports.
2.17	Integrate materials from resources in oral and/or written presentations.	Y	Y	Research Reports.
2.18	Demonstrate awareness of various audiences and purposes for both written and oral communications.	N	N

	COMPETENCY	1.	2.	3. (ACTIVITY)
	Critical Thinking
3.01	Analyze an issue or problem before commenting, writing, or judging.	Y	Y	Research Reports, Exams.
3.02	Examine issues by identifying assumptions.	Y	Y	Research Reports, Exams.
3.03	Predict results from an analysis of a situation or problem.	N	N
3.04	Categorize information.	Y	Y	Exams.
3.05	Sort relevant from irrelevant data.	N	N
3.06	Integrate new information with known concepts.	Y	Y	Research Reports, Exams.
3.07	Use research and resources in decision-making processes.	Y	Y	Research Report/Paper.
3.08	Propose possible solutions to identified problems.	N	N
3.09	Develop long and short-term goals.	N	N
3.10	Prioritize tasks and responsibilities.	Y	N
3.11	Create plans to meet goals.	N	N
3.12	Select strategies to achieve plans.	N	N
3.13	Implement strategies and plans.	N	N
3.14	Evaluate strategies and plans to meet goals from a variety of perspectives.	N	N
3.15	Evaluate credibility of information sources.	Y	Y	Research Reports, Exams.
3.16	Compare actual practice with the ideal.	N	N
3.17	Apply specific information learned to solve problems.	N	N