In Critical Thinking & Analysis, students will be able to:
~ describe the relationship between structure & function within each system.
~ determine and describe cause & effect relationships within each system.
~ identify and explain patterns & relationships independently by following an organ-system approach to structure, function, & homeostasis.
~ apply background knowledge, course material, & independent research to a problem or task.
In Communication & Collaboration, students will be able to:
~ listen to, ask questions to clarify, & build off others' ideas.
~ utilize proper & appropriate scientific terminology to convey understanding.
~ demonstrate ability to prove a point using the claim-evidence-reasoning (CER) framework.
~ create diagrams to demonstrate understanding using appropriate terminology.
In Academic Habits, students will be able to:
~ reflect on the process of learning & identify areas of strength and weakness.
~ employ a variety of study skills & demonstrate ability to improve metacognition through analysis & self-reflections following assessments.
~ follow laboratory procedures independently to work through specimen dissections.
ESP1: Asking Questions
ESP6: Constructing Explanations
ESP2: Developing & Using Models
ESP7: Arguing from Evidence
ESP3: Planning & Carrying Out Investigations
ESP8: Obtaining, Evaluating, & Communicating Information