Kingsborough Community College of The City University of New York
Biology Department
Assessment Document
Course Goals for The Science of Nutrition (Biology 70) and The Biology of Aging (Biology 39)
and
Competency Measures for Course Goals

Biology 70 Course Goals

Competency Measurement 

 

Biology 39 Course Goals

Competency Measurement

1.  Develop basic scientific literacy
in the science of nutrition regarding
the carbohydrates, lipids, proteins,
vitamins, minerals and water.

1.  Unit examinations and the
Final Examination.

 

1.  Develop basic scientific
literacy in the Biology of
Aging.

1.  Unit examinations and the final Examination.

2.  Develop the knowledge to select
a diet healthy for now and your
lifetime.

1.  Personal dietary analysis.

 

2.  Develop self- knowledge and strategies to slow the premature aging of organs and systems.

1.  Biomarkers of Aging
Laboratory Assessment and Report.

3.  Apply scientific knowledge to
investigate nutritional issues and
controversies.

1.  Internet research paper.

 

3.  Explore the current
scientific interest in aging and gain familiarity with computers and the Internet.

1.  Internet Journal Report.

4.  Become familiar with the use of
computers and the Internet.

1.  Internet research paper.

 

4.  Explore the popular
(Hollywood) interest in  aging.

1.  Movie Report.

5.  Analyze the interplay of science,
technology and financial/market forces in the study and application of nutritional knowledge.

1. Advertisement report.

 

5.  Explore the financial/
marketing interest in aging.

1.  Advertisement Report.