Attention to these skills must be expanded as departments assess the critical thinking exhibited in examinations, papers, and projects that students produce in their courses, and as the faculty integrate information retrieval techniques and computer applications into selected courses and major programs. BIO 102 emphasizes oral and written communication, and on critical thinking in the recitation and laboratory sessions. Under current constraints, it does not emphasize computer literacy or information retrieval skills, although a class email account is used and students communicate with their recitation instructors via personal email accounts. Natural Sciences 2. Explain how critical thinking will be built into the course.
Oral communication is stressed in recitation and laboratory sessions.
Students communicate with lecture and recitation instructors via email. Availability of two 1-credit adjunct positions for recitation instructors teaching for the second time. During a typical academic year, estimate how many sections of this course will be offered, and the number of students these sections will accommodate. Also indicate who will be teaching this course. No faculty, space, or equipment demands beyond what is presently available are anticipated.