Goal: To
develop an appreciation for ecological interactions among organisms in a biologically
diverse tropical environment.
Objective: To
achieve this goal through hands-on field research in both marine and terrestrial
habitats, discussion, readings and the analysis and communication of research
results.
Learning
Outcomes: To develop skills in the following 8 learning
outcomes:
1)
Appreciate
biological diversity in both marine and terrestrial habitats.
2)
Understand
ecological interactions among species in both marine and terrestrial habitats.
3)
Make accurate
observations.
4)
Develop
testable hypotheses.
5)
Design simple
experiments to test hypotheses in the field.
6)
Implement
research methods in the field.
7)
Think
analytically.
8)
Communicate
and interpret observations and research results through scientific presentation
and discussion.
These goals and objectives are listed below
with a ranking system. Please rate items in each section according to (1)
your perception of the VALUE of the course objective, and (2) whether you
think the objective was ACCOMPLISHED.
A "1" on the scale represents the lowest value; a "5"
represents the highest value. Please
make comments.
Overall course goal:
To develop an appreciation for ecological interactions among
organisms in a biologically diverse tropical environment.
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Overall Course Objective:
To achieve this goal through hands-on field research in both
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Learning outcome 1: Appreciate biological diversity in both marine and
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Learning outcome 2: Understand ecological interactions among species in both marine and
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Learning outcome 3: Make accurate observations.
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Learning outcome 4: Develop testable hypotheses.
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Learning outcome 5: Design simple experiments to test hypotheses in the field.
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Learning outcome 6: Implement research methods in the field.
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Learning outcome 7: Think analytically.
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Learning outcome 8: Communicate and interpret observations and research results through
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