SUNY General Education Student Learning Outcomes
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Mathematics |
Interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables, and schematics |
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Represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically, and verbally |
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Employ quantitative methods such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, or statistics to solve problems |
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Estimate and check mathematical results for reasonableness |
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Recognize the limits of mathematical and statistical methods |
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Natural Sciences |
Understanding of the methods scientists use to explore natural phenomena, including observation, hypothesis development, measurement and data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence, and employment of mathematical analysis |
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Application of scientific data, concepts, and models in one of the natural sciences |
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Social Sciences |
Understanding of the methods social scientists use to explore social phenomena, including observation, hypothesis development, measurement of data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence, and employment of mathematical and interpretive analysis |
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Knowledge of major concepts, models, and issues of at least one discipline in the social sciences |
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American History |
Knowledge of a basic narrative of American history: political, economic, social and cultural, including knowledge of unity and diversity in American society |
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Knowledge of common institutions in American society and how they have affected different groups |
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Understanding of America’s evolving relationship with the rest of the world |
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Western Civilization |
Knowledge of the development of the distinctive features of the history, institutions, economy, society, culture, etc. of Western civilization |
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Relate the development of Western civilization to that of other regions of the world |
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Understanding of America’s evolving relationship with the rest of the world |
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Other World Civilizations |
Knowledge of either a broad outline of world history or the distinctive features of the history, institutions, economy, society, culture, etc. of one non-Western civilization |
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Humanities |
Knowledge of the conventions and methods of at least one of the humanities in addition to those encompassed by other knowledge areas required by the General Education program. |
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The Arts |
Understanding of at least one principal form of artistic expression and the creative process inherent therein |
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Foreign Language |
Basic proficiency in the understanding and use of a foreign language |
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Knowledge of the distinctive features of culture(s) associated with the language they are studying |
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Basic Communication |
Produce coherent texts within common college-level written forms |
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Demonstrate the ability to revise and improve such texts |
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Research a topic, develop an argument, and organize supporting details |
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Develop proficiency in oral discourse |
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Evaluate an oral presentation according to established criteria |
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Competencies |
Learning Outcome |
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Critical Thinking (Reasoning) |
Identify, analyze, and evaluate arguments as they occur in their own or other’s work |
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Develop well-reasoned arguments |
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Information Management |
Perform the basic operations of personal computer use |
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Understand and use basic research techniques |
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Locate, evaluate, and synthesize information from a variety of sources |
