Associates in Science in Natural Science (ASNS)
Annual Degree Program Assessment, Planning, and Budget Report
2013-2014
Program Description
The Associate in Science in Natural Science (ASNS) degree is to provides a comprehensive background in science and math courses and is designed specifically for students who are planning to transfer to baccalaureate degree programs in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Students may choose to concentrate in either the biological sciences or the physical sciences.
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2.Industry Validation
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3.Program Learning Outcomes (program map attached)
Upon successful completion of the ASNS Degree Program, students will be able to
- explain the natural and technological world using reflection and quantitative analysis including preparation of a plan to collect, process, and interpret data; evaluation of the plan, procedures, and findings; and communication of the conclusions;
- explain scientific knowledge and understanding to different audiences for a range of purposes; and
- apply scientific knowledge, skills, and understandings to problems and issues in daily life.
4.Instrument used for assessment: Work Sample
5.Which courses did you use to assess PLOs and CASLO: BIOL 172
6.List strengths and weaknesses found from PLO assessment analysis
7.List CASLO assessment findings highlights (CASLO report attached)
8. Action Plan and Next Steps
a. PLOs are in line with other UH System campuses
b. CASLOs are being met by program courses
c. Program improvement
1) Upper-division science courses including AQUA 362, 466; BIOL 361, 424; and OCN 351will be added to electives options
2)Additional concentrations Sustainability Sciences Management and Marine Science will be planned to meet student needs
9.Chart of resource needs
Budget RequestAmountJustification for how this will improve learning
Program Map
Requirements for Applied Science (AS) Degree - Natural Sciences: 60 creditsGeneral Education: 24 creditsEnglish 100(3) and 106(3), 209(3), or 210(3), Humanities elective (3) or Speech 151(3) or 251(3)Natural Sciences (8) Chemistry 161/161L(4) plus 4 credits Math 205(4) Social Sciences elective (3)
Additional Program Requirements: 7 credits
Chemistry 162(3), 162L(1)Information & Computer Sciences 101(3)
Biological Science Concentration: 16-17 credits Physical Science Concentration: 13 credits
Biology 171(3), 171L(1), 172(3), 172L(1)Math 206(4)
Physics 151(4) and 152(4) or 170(5) and 272(4)Physics 170(5), 272(4)
Concentration electives for both Biological and Physical Science Concentrations: 12-16 credits
Full-time students in the Biological Sciences Concentration would take courses in this sequence
First Semester (Fall)CreditsSecond Semester (Spring) CreditsCHEM 161 3CHEM 1623CHEM 161L1 CHEM 162L1 ENG 1003ICS 101 3MATH 2054Concentration electives 7Natural Science elective 4Total 14Total 15
Third Semester (Fall)Credits Fourth Semester (Spring) Credits
BIOL 1713BIOL 1723
BIOL 171L1 BIOL 172L1
*PHYS 1514*PHYS 1524
English/Communications elective3Humanities elective3
Social Science elective 3Concentration electives 6
Total 14Total 17
Full-time students in the Physical Sciences Concentration would take courses in this sequence
First Semester (Fall)CreditsSecond Semester (SpringCredits
CHEM 161 3CHEM 1623
CHEM 161L1 CHEM 162L1
ENG 1003MATH 206 4
MATH 2054Natural Science elective4
Natural Science elective4ICS 1013
Total 15Total 15
Third Semester (Fall)CreditsFourth Semester (Spring)Credits
PHYS 1705PHYS 272 4
**MATH 231 (Concentration elective) 3**MATH 232 (Concentration elective)3
Social Science elective3Concentration electives6
English/Communications elective3 Humanities elective3
Total 14Total 16
* Or PHYS 170 and 272
** Recommended