A global perspective is addressed by requiring students to read relevant articles and to write critiques of them. Classroom discussions also support this outcome. Science textbooks for BY 206 and BY 302 particularly support this outcome by including one to several essays per chapter that contain discourses on global issues. Oral communication skills are addressed in CY 305 and BY 412 as per the instructions disseminated in the Brenau University Speaking Skills Assessment Workshop. Students write summaries and critiques, based on specific guidelines, of assigned articles in most biology and chemistry courses.
All laboratories require written laboratory reports.
Grades are based on the ability to express ideas clearly and the mastery of grammar and spelling. Additionally, written communication skills are addressed in ES 200-201, BY 301, BY 302, and BY 412 as per the instructions disseminated in the Brenau University Written Skills Assessment Workshop.