Program: Animal Science (BS)
Degree: Bachelor's
Date: Thu Nov 11, 2010 - 4:26:49 pm
1) Below are the program student learning outcomes submitted last year. Please add/delete/modify as needed.
Students will:
- Know and understand the basic principles of applied animal biology.
- Understand the fundamental tenets of animal science disciplines including genetics, growth and development, meat science and muscle biology, comparative nutrition, feeds and feeding, anatomy, basic and environmental physiology, endocrinology and reproduction.
- Apply this knowledge to the basic understanding and application of appropriate husbandry best practices to animals of economic value.
- Read and be able to analyze scientific or technical papers critically.
- Communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
- Develop problem-solving skills for lifetime learning.
- Understand the importance of good citizenship in both personal and professional habits.
- Understand the scientific method and design of experiments to test hypotheses and as such experience the process of discovery.
- Explore the relationship between applied animal biology and society, including contemporary ethical issues raised by animal research, the interactions of animals and humans, and the role and impact of animal agriculture and applied animal biology on the planet.
- Recognize and use appropriate technologies, such as computer applications and laboratory methodologies.
2) As of last year, your program's SLOs were published as follows. Please update as needed.
Department Website URL: http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/hnfas/degrees/undergrad/ANSC.html#learn
Student Handbook. URL, if available online: Information Sheet, Flyer, or Brochure URL, if available online: UHM Catalog. Page Number: Course Syllabi. URL, if available online: Other: Other: 3) Below is the link to your program's curriculum map (if submitted in 2009). If it has changed or if we do not have your program's curriculum map, please upload it as a PDF.
- File (03/16/2020)
4) The percentage of courses in 2009 that had course SLOs explicitly stated on the syllabus, a website, or other publicly available document is indicated below. Please update as needed.
0% 1-50% 51-80%
81-99% 100%5) State the assessment question(s) and/or goals of the assessment activity. Include the SLOs that were targeted, if applicable.
The program surveyed senior students and internship supervisors to examine student preparation for careers in animal science. Questions focused on the CTAHR Critical Skills and Comptencies, and on student perceptions of their preparation for future careers.
6) State the type(s) of evidence gathered.
Students were surveyed on the CTAHR Critical Skills and Competencies, and asked for open-ended comments on the value of the program and suggestions to improve it.
Internship supervisors were asked to complete an evaluation form for students supervised.
7) Who interpreted or analyzed the evidence that was collected?
Course instructor(s) Faculty committee Ad hoc faculty group Department chairperson Persons or organization outside the university Faculty advisor Advisors (in student support services) Students (graduate or undergraduate) Dean/Director Other: 8) How did they evaluate, analyze, or interpret the evidence?
Used a rubric or scoring guide Scored exams/tests/quizzes Used professional judgment (no rubric or scoring guide used) Compiled survey results Used qualitative methods on interview, focus group, open-ended response data External organization/person analyzed data (e.g., external organization administered and scored the nursing licensing exam) Other: 9) State how many persons submitted evidence that was evaluated.
If applicable, please include the sampling technique used.
24 students - sample included all students in the capstone Internship course from fall 07 to spr 10
24 internship supervisors - sample included all supervisors of the above students
10) Summarize the actual results.
CTAHR Skills and Competencies - ANSC
In ANSC 492 we ask students to reflect on how they have grown in terms of the CTAHR Skills and Competencies while at UH Manoa. Students identify what helped them grow and where there are opportunities for improvement. Number of students making each comment is shown in brackets (n) after each comment. Students also score growth in each area on a scale of 1 to 5. The results for ANSC compiled over 5 semesters from Fall 2008 through Fall 2010 are shown below.
1. Written Communications - score 4.5
Helpful courses: W courses (9), ANSC 200 (2), ANSC 301 (1), ANSC 432 (1), ANSC 492 (2), ENG 100 (3), ENG 200 (1), Environmental Law (1)
Helpful instructors: Dr. Carpenter (1)
Helpful tasks: Written projects or papers (5), scientific paper interpretations/research papers (3), learning from errors (1), using library resources (1)
2. Oral Communications - score 4.2
Helpful courses: Speech courses (6), ANSC 492 (2), production course (1)
Helpful instructors: Dr. Carpenter (1), Dr. Kim (1)
Helpful tasks: presentations (15), clubs/organizations (1)
Other comments: Didn’t have very many presentations (1)
3. Analytical/Problem Solving Skills - score 4.2
Helpful courses: ANSC 301 lab (1), ANSC 350 (1), ANSC 465L (1), ANSC 492 (2), ANSC 499 (2), MBBE 402 (3) MBBE 402L (3), Nutrition (2), Genetics lab (1), Biol 275 (1), Biol 375 (1)
Helpful instructors: Dr. Carpenter (1)
Helpful tasks: Lab work (6), time management (1), exams that force you to use/apply what you’ve learned (1), setting up research projects (1), applied science courses (1), hands-on experience (1), class and group discussions (1), keeping up with current issues (1)
4. Personal Characteristics - score 3.7
Helpful courses: ANSC 301 (1), ANSC 472 (1)
Helpful instructors: Dr. Buckley (1), Dr. Malecha (1)
Helpful tasks: Advising (2), clubs/organizations (2), professors (2), making class fun (1), future decisions from ethics (1), my own agenda (1), group work (1), PreVet Club (1)
Other comments: UH didn't contribute much (1), add more couches to lounge area (1)
5. Human Relations Skills - score 4.4
Helpful courses: ANSC 492 (3)
Helpful instructors: All professors demonstrated these and led by example (1)
Helpful tasks: Group work (4), clubs/organizations (2), Pre-vet club (1), ASUH(1), Pi Sigma Epsilon (1), Kappa Epsilon Theta (1), Rotaract (1), UH sailing (1), fellow students (1), labs (1)
Other comments: I love working with CTAHR people
6. Business Management Skills - score 3.3
Helpful courses: Production course (2), ANSC 200 (1), ANSC 201 (1), ANSC 490 (1), ANSC 492 (1), NREM 220 (2), NREM 310 (1), Econ (2), marketing (1), business law (1)
Helpful instructors: Dr. Malecha
Helpful tasks:
Comments: Provide relevant business course (9), provide business/management focus within production or other courses (3)
7. Real World Experience - score 4.2
Helpful courses: ANSC 492 (11), ANSC 201 field trips, ANSC 432 (1), production courses (1)
Helpful instructors: All professors being there to talk careers at any time (1), Dr. Zaleski (1)
Helpful tasks: Volunteer work/opportunities (2), lab work (1), workshops (1), networking (1), career fairs (1), guest speakers (1)
Comments: Suggest a directed research requirement or option instead of internship (1)
8. Leadership Skills - score 3.7
Helpful courses: ANSC 492 (1), O-Chem lab (1)
Helpful instructors:
Helpful tasks: Group projects (7), supervisory positions (2), clubs/organizations (1), Pre Vet Club (1), Lio Polo Club (1), Rotaract (1), labs (1)
Comments: We're usually "yes men" not making decisions just executing assignments (1)
9. Computer Skills - score 3.6
Helpful courses: Nutrition (2), ANSC 492 (1), ICS 101 (1), NREM (1), Physics (1), Bioinformatics (1), W courses (1), math (1), statistics (1)
Helpful instructors:
Helpful tasks: Paper writing (2), Microsoft & Excel practice (1), computer courses/training here & since elementary school (1), computer lab (1), researching for assignments (1), presentations (1)
Comments: Need a CTAHR/ICS class that focuses on Excel (2), PowerPoint (1), Mixit (1), learn on your own(1), need computer program explanations (1), need more software related to profession (1)
10. Global Perspective - score 3.5
Helpful courses: Aquaculture (1), Ethics (1), production course (1), Religion (1), Geography (1), History (1), Macroeconomics (1), second language (1), Business Law (1)
Helpful instructors:
Helpful tasks: Diverse students and faculty (3), class material (2), learning international concepts relating to vet medicine/career (1), understanding multi-cultural issues (1), learning about agriculture in US vs other countries (1), Rotaract service projects (1)
Comments: No second language required (5), require a second language (3), not much focus on global issues (2), not familiar with international and global issues or markets (1), need more choice of global perspective courses (1)
ANSC Student Learning Outcomes - Student Comments
In the final report on their internship experience for ANSC 492, students are asked to:
“Evaluate the preparation provided to you in the department curriculum for the type of work you did in your field experience or plan to do in the future. Discuss how you integrated your academic training into the performance of your work site responsibilities. Include suggestions for changes in the curriculum and a rationale for such changes.” This is a summary of comments
1 Know and understand the basic principles of applied animal biology.
Valuable courses: ANSC 200 (1), CHEM 161/L (1), CHEM 162/L (1), BIOL 275/L (1), MBBE 402 (1), chemistry, biology (2), microbiology (1)
2 Understand the fundamental tenets of animal science disciplines including genetics, growth and development, meat science and muscle biology, comparative nutrition, feeds and feeding, anatomy, basic and environmental physiology, endocrinology and reproduction.
Valuable courses: ANSC 201 (1), ANSC 244 (9), ANSC 301 (9), ANSC 321 (10), ANSC 451 (4), ANSC 453 (8), ANSC 445 (1), ANSC 446 (2), ANSC 462 (3)
3 Apply this knowledge to the basic understanding and application of appropriate husbandry best practices to animals of economic value.
Valuable courses: ANSC 321 (1), ANSC 432 (1), ANSC 433 (1), ANSC 465L (1), ANSC 492 (3)
4 Read and be able to analyze scientific or technical papers critically.
5 Communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
Valuable courses: ENG 100 (1), SP 151 (1), Japanese
Well-prepared at UH (4)
Group work (1)
6 Develop problem-solving skills for lifetime learning.
Valuable courses: ANSC 301L (1), MBBE 402L (1)
Department does good job (1)
7 Understand the importance of good citizenship in both personal and professional habits.
Valuable courses: ANSC 492 (6)
Well-prepared through ANSC degree (1)
8 Understand the scientific method and design of experiments to test hypotheses and as such experience the process of discovery.
9 Explore the relationship between applied animal biology and society, including contemporary ethical issues raised by animal research, the interactions of animals and humans, and the role and impact of animal agriculture and applied animal biology on the planet.
Valuable courses: ANSC 492 (1)
10 Recognize and use appropriate technologies, such as computer applications and laboratory methodologies.
Valuable courses: BIOL 275/L(1), ICS 111 (1), chemistry (1), biology (1), MBBE 402L (1)
Other ANSC strengths
Advising (2)
Supportive faculty (2)
Working professionally and efficiently with others (1)
Group work (1)
Class discussion (1)
Critical thinking (1)
Effective teachers (1)
Suggestions
Add business management course (3)
Add behavioral section in 200 or 201, or separate course (2)
Make internship repeatable (2)
Have majors take a course in TPSS or Botany or ecology (2)
More companion animal content (2)
Break 301 into 2 semesters (1)
Require BIOL 275/L (1)
Split prevet and research tracks (1)
More reading of scientific journals (1)
Aquaculture track would be nice but is not realistic (1)
More problem-solving (1)
Human animal interaction (1)
Human relations (1)
Medical terminology (1)
Increase animal handling (1)
Encourage international experience (1)
Add exotic animal course (1)
Teach leadership (1)
Have more labs (1)
Test out of PHYS 151 and MATH 140 (1)
Make ANSC 492 optional (1)
Have more than one professor teach difficult courses (1)
11) How did your program use the results? --or-- Explain planned use of results.
Please be specific.
Reviewed and updated ANSC Student Learning Outcomes
Reviewed and updated curriculum map
Requested filling of highest priority instructional position
Planned meetings to review curriculum
12) Beyond the results, were there additional conclusions or discoveries? This can include insights about assessment procedures, teaching and learning, program aspects and so on.
Many student comments were received regarding the supportive interactions with faculty and the value of advising.