Natural Science Component Table
Course: ____________________________________
| Questions: | Comments: |
| 1. Describe how this course will meet the TEXAS STATE Natural Science Perspective definition including the following items (from the TEXAS STATE Natural Science Perspective definition): | |
| a. How does it present the basic information of the discipline? | |
| b. How does it present the scientific approach to the world including: 1) How a scientist views nature 2) Does it test his/her observations 3) Create new knowledge | |
| c. What specific laws of nature will be included in the materials presented in this course? | |
| 2. In relation to this course, how are the following questions addressed in the course content? (from the TEXAS STATE Natural Science Perspective definition) | |
| a. What is the basic information that one should know for this area of science? | |
| b. What are the techniques for using the equipment characteristics of this area of science? | |
| c. How does one approach nature from an objective (impersonal) point of view? | |
| d. What are the significant features of a given observation? | |
| e. What is the significance of a given pattern? | |
| f. How does one use the Scientific Method to create new knowledge? | |
| g. How do laboratory experiments illustrate natural phenomena in a structured way? | |
| h. Where do scientific principles occur in our society? | |
| i. What constitutes valid science? | |
| 3. Describe how this course will provide the content necessary to acheive the following objectives (from the TEXAS STATE Natural Science Perspective definition) | |
| a. Students should be able to answer objective questions on basic facts and theory from the given area of science. | |
| b. Students should be able to use properly the equipment from the given area of science. | |
| c. Students should be able to perceive natural phenomena objectively. | |
| d. In a given situation, student should be able to structure their powers of observation. | |
| e. Students should recognize examples of patterns they have studied. | |
| f. Students should be able to use the Scientific Method to create knowledge to create knowledge new to them. | |
| g. Students should be able to formulate specific tasks as part of an organized approach to accomplishing a complex goal. | |
| h. Students should be able to recognize the occurrence of scientific phenomena in the world around them. | |
| i. In a given situation involving the use of the Scientific Method, students should be able to determine whether the use is valid. | |
| 4. To assess the course outcome, describe the types of assessment that will be completed (from the TEXAS STATE Natural Science Perspective definition): | |
| a. course content | |
| b. laboratory content (if not a separate course) | |
| 5. How does this course meet the Natural Science criteria defined by the Coordinating Board? (from the CEB Natural Science objective): | |
| a. Enable students to: 1) Understand, 2) Construct, and 3) Evaluate relationships in natural science | |
| b. Enable students to understand bases for: 1) Building and 2) Testing theories | |
| 6. Describe how this course will provide the content necessary to achieve the following exemplary objectives (from the CEB Natural Science objective): | |
| a. to understand and apply method and appropriate technology to the study of natural science | |
| b. to recognize scientific and quantitative methods and the differences between these approaches and other methods of inquiry and to communicate findings, analyses, and interpretation both orally and in writing | |
| c. to identify and recognize the differences among competing scientific theories | |
| d. to demonstrate knowledge of the major issues and problems facing modern science, including issues that touch upon ethics, values, and public policies | |
| e. to demonstrate knowledge of the interdependence of science and technology and their influence on, and contribution to, modern culture | |
| 7. If other institutions are using a similar course to meet their GE requirements: | |
| a. Which institution(s)? | |
| b. Are there pre-requisite requirements for that course? If yes, what ? | |
| 8. For this course provide this additional information (items requested by the GEC or subcommittee) | |
| a. for an existing course | |
| 1) what has been the grade distribution (last 2 semesters) | |
| 2) what is the current enrollment (last 2 semesters) | |
| 3) during what semester(s) is the course offered | |
| 4) will the course have to offered with increased frequency | |
| 5) what additional resources will be required to meet the increased frequency | |
| 6) from where will those resources be obtained | |
| 7) what courses may be negatively effected by adding this course as a general education requirement | |
| 8) how do the lab activities meet the scientific challenge | |
| 9) do the lab activities generate data or use existing data | |
| 10) is this course required for a major in an area | |
| 11) is this course required for a minor in an area | |
| b. for a proposed course | |
| 1) what is the projected enrollment | |
| 2) in which semester(s) will the course be offered | |
| 3) what additional resources will be required to offer this course | |
| 4) from where will those resources be obtained | |
| 5) what courses may be negatively effected by adding this course as a general education requirement | |
| 6) how will the lab activities meet the scientific challenge | |
| 7) will the lab activities generate data or use existing data | |
| 8) is this course required for a major in an area | |
| 9) is this course required for a minor in an area | |
Please provide any additional comments about the course that the subcommittee should consider when making a recommendation about the course to the General Education Council.