New Hampshire Community Technical College

Berlin/Laconia

Individual Course Competency Checklist

Course No. CHE 111	Title: Chemistry
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	Laboratory Activities, Laboratory Reports.
2.02	Demonstrate the ability to read, comprehend, and retain professional and nonprofessional materials.	Y	Y	Exams, Laboratory Reports.
2.03	Document work performed within the fields of study.	Y	Y	Laboratory Activities, Laboratory Reports.
2.04	Write directions which are understandable and accurate.	Y	Y	Laboratory Reports.
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	Laboratory Activities, Laboratory Reports, Class Discussion.
2.08	Make an effective presentation to a group.	N	N
2.09	Write research papers using standard criteria (e.g. MLA, APA, etc.)	N	N
2.10	Participate cooperatively in one-on-one and group discussion.	Y	Y	Laboratory Activities.
2.11	Demonstrate public speaking skills.	N	N
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	Laboratory Activities, Laboratory Reports, Exams.
2.16	Select resources appropriate to the research topic.	N	N
2.17	Integrate materials from resources in oral and/or written presentations.	Y	Y	Laboratory 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	Laboratory Activities, Laboratory Reports, Exams.
3.02	Examine issues by identifying assumptions.	Y	Y	Laboratory Activities, Laboratory Reports, Exams.
3.03	Predict results from an analysis of a situation or problem.	Y	Y	Laboratory Activities, Laboratory Reports, Exams.
3.04	Categorize information.	Y	Y	Laboratory Activities, Laboratory Reports, Exams.
3.05	Sort relevant from irrelevant data.	Y	Y	Laboratory Activities, Laboratory Reports, Exams.
3.06	Integrate new information with known concepts.	Y	Y	Laboratory Activities, Laboratory Reports, Exams.
3.07	Use research and resources in decision-making processes.	Y	Y	Laboratory Activities, Laboratory Reports, Exams.
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.	N	N
3.16	Compare actual practice with the ideal.	N	N
3.17	Apply specific information learned to solve problems.	N	N