| Goals: | Identify relevant data from the local community while working in small teams on a research project, conduct a literature search, and describe scientific methods to collect, analyze, and interpret information. Recognize the difference between scientific facts and opinions, explain evidence-based conclusions, and summarize findings for local stakeholders. |
| Objectives: |
| Cognitive Domain | Recognize how new knowledge is developed through local scientific inquiry. |
| Distinguish between different qualitative and quantitative observational methods used in community-based investigations. |
| Psychomotor Domain | Apply scientific methods to collect, analyze, and interpret data related to on-campus and off-campus issues, demonstrating disciplined inquiry and accuracy. |
| Use evidence to support conclusions and formulate simple recommendations in response to local community needs, contributing meaningfully to shared goals. |
| Affective Domain | Demonstrate curiosity, respect, and cultural awareness when interacting with local community members. |
| Value ethical responsibility and team accountability when communicating with community stakeholders. |
| Course Learning Objectives |
| CLO1: | Describe various research methods to collect, analyze, and interpret data from the local campus area. |
| CLO2: | Recognize innovative approaches to solving campus-based environmental, social, or technological issues. |
| CLO3: | Identify ethical issues related to human participant research within the local community as part of their re-search project, ensuring adherence to ethical guidelines and responsible research practices. |
| CLO4: | Summarize key research findings through team collaboration and present them to the campus community and stakeholders. |