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LCCC General Education Outcomes |
Measurable Criteria embedded in the course outcomes. Students demonstrate the following abilities: knowledge, skills, behavior, values, attitude etc. |
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Develop the professional competencies to function effectively within their chosen academic disciplines and careers |
1a. Identify behaviors that lead to success in the
individual’s chosen field.
1b. Discuss core values needed to make ethical,
personal, social and professional decisions.
1c. Demonstrate professional and work ethic. |
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Develop technological literacy and demonstrate knowledge of the applications of technology in everyday life |
2a. Use computer technology to access, retrieve,
create, analyze, and process information.
2b. Use at least one word processing system
effectively to prepare, edit, and manipulate text
and charts for creating documents and reports.
2c. Communicate electronically via local and
wide area networks. |
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Understand and apply scientific inquiry |
3a. Use the scientific method.
3b. Apply scientific knowledge to program of
study and contemporary issues.
3c. Utilize reliable sources when gathering
information. |
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Develop an appreciation for and an understanding of the arts and humanities |
4a. Appreciate the value and significance of
literature, visual art, and performing arts.
4b. Use appropriate vocabulary and technology
to describe and discuss artistic expressions
and achievements.
4c. Explain how creative processes unique to
literature and the arts may be used in problem
solving and analytical skills associated with the
individual’s chosen field of study. |
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Develop an understanding of the history of the diverse social, economic, and political models of the society. |
5a. Discuss how social science has been used to
address contemporary issues.
5b. Consider how specialized knowledge and skills
from a specific area of the social sciences are
related to a broad course of study.
5c. Identify how the differing world views of
modern political entities have been shaped by
the past.
5d. Demonstrate civic responsibility in one’s
. community. |
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Develop precision, clarity, and fluency in writing |
6a. Content:
Address the topic and explore the issues.
Show clarity of thought and logic that is
developed with supporting information.
6b. Organization:
Develop a central statement (thesis)
expressing an opinion
Demonstrate an overall pattern of
organization.
6c. Expression:
Demonstrate competency in syntax, mechanics,
usage, tone and voice.
6d. Format:
Acknowledge sources of ideas. |
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Develop accuracy, conciseness, and coherence in spoken communication. |
7a. Organize and deliver effective oral
presentations.
7b. Adapt communication appropriately, considering
the culture, situation, audience, and environment.
7c Collaborate effectively with others to share
information, solve problems, or complete tasks.
7d. Apply critical standards to communication. |
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Apply mathematical concepts to solve quantitative problems
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8a. Solve problems algebraically, numerically,
graphically and verbally, using technology only
when appropriate.
8b. Solve word problems in the context of applied
situations showing knowledge of relevant
mathematical theory.
8c. Apply appropriate formulas for solving
problems.
8d. Interpret, manipulate, and apply data
accurately from tables, charts, and/or graphs
in a manner that demonstrates knowledge of
appropriate quantitative computations and
mathematical methods. |
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Develop critical thinking and reasoning skills for problem solving |
9a. Ask pertinent questions that clarify and focus a
problem, scenario, or argument.
9b. Evaluate the quality, quantity, and usefulness
of information.
9c. Articulate a sound solution, decision, or
position based on appropriate standards of
reasoning.
9d. Monitor and reflect upon the quality and
fairness of one’s reasoning. |
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Develop and understanding of gender, ethnic, minority, multicultural, and global issues |
10a. Identify multicultural community and global
issues.
10b. Articulate an understanding of globalization
and international relationships drawing on
varied perspectives and personal reflection.
10c. Explain the impact of globalization on one’s
profession and academic major.
10d. Describe how diversity shapes different value
systems and social structures. |
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Develop an appreciation for and an understanding of the benefits of a healthy, active and well-balanced lifestyle |
11a. Develop a code of behavior that reflects on the
importance of regular physical activity.
11b. Develop a philosophy that recognizes the
relationship between dimensions of health as it
relates to significant others, community, and
society.
11c. Evaluate the choices made in personal lifestyle
based on sound principles of health. |
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