Assessment Report Department of the Earth Sciences School of Science and Mathematics James Zollweg Chair + Assessment Coordinator

What was Assessed SLOs - All Majors A1: Interpret Earth science data, including both qualitative and quantitative analyses. A2: Employ the scientific method with competency and precision. A3: Locate, evaluate and interpret scientific literature. A4: Effectively express earth science concepts and research results both orally and in writing.

What was Assessed SLOs - Earth Sciences E1: Explain the processes that affect the solid earth and the time scales in which they operate; describe how these processes have shaped earth history. E2: Explain the hydrologic cycle, and analyze it using standard quantitative methods. E3: Explain the physical laws governing atmospheric phenomena.

What was Assessed SLOs - Water Resources W1: Interpret the structure and physical properties of hydrostratigraphic units and explain how they influence the movement of water. W2: Evaluate and analyze, for natural and anthropogenic influences, hydrological systems and processes for the purpose of water resources assessment and management. W3: Quantify and interpret the hydrologic cycle using standard tools and techniques (field instrumentation, GIS, mathematical/computer models).

What was Assessed SLOs - Meteorology M1: Interpret the physical laws governing atmospheric phenomena. M2: Explain the principles behind, and use of, meteorological instrumentation. M3: Use critical and analytical skills to interpret and predict weather systems using weather information (model data, maps, remote sensing imagery). M4: Describe the physical controls of the climate system.

What was Assessed SLOs - Geology G1: Be familiar with the geological time scale including explain how it relates to major events in the history of Earth and life on Earth. G2: Explain the larger-scale physical processes of the Earth including plate tectonics and crustal deformation and apply to new problems. G3: Explain the Earth’s processes that shape the surface and near-surface environment; Apply these concepts to real-world problems. G4: Evaluate the physical and chemical properties of rocks and minerals and explain how these properties reflect their behavior in the geologic environment.

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Assessment Methodology (How was the assessment done) Student Work Assessed: What assignment in what course, test, etc. Measurement strategy: score, rubric, etc. Number of students (sample or all eligible students)

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Lessons Learned

Action Plan/Data Driven Decision: How the department did or plan to “close the loop.”

What resources were applied or are needed to close the loop