Entomology and Nematology PhD Qualifying Exam – rev. 11/16 Student _____Date _______ Committee member______________________ Student Learning Outcome SCORE SCALE SLO 1 (biology) Information correct and relevant 4 = Exemplary 3 = Proficient 2 = Marginal 1 = Unacceptable Question fully answered Terminology and citations Interpretation of content SLO 1 Biology SUM SLO 1 (entomology/nematology) Information correct and relevant 4 = Exemplary 3 = Proficient 2 = Marginal 1 = Unacceptable Question fully answered Terminology and citations Interpretation of content SLO 1 Entomology/Nematology SUM SLO 1 (research area) Information correct and relevant 4 = Exemplary 3 = Proficient 2 = Marginal 1 = Unacceptable Question fully answered Terminology and citations Interpretation of content SLO 1 Research area SUM Student Learning Outcome SCORE SCALE SLO 2 Experimental design, research methodology and statistics Statistical understanding 4 = Exemplary 3 = Proficient 2 = Marginal 1 = Unacceptable Experimental design understanding SLO 2 Experimental design and statistics SUM Student Learning Outcome SCORE SCALE SLO 3 Oral presentation skills 1 Clarity 4 = Exemplary 3 = Proficient 2 = Marginal 1 = Unacceptable Confidence SLO 3 Oral presentation skills 1 SUM
SLO 1 Identify insects, other arthropods and/or nematodes, and describe their relationship with the environment and humans (Max. points 48, min. 12) General knowledge in biology All information presented is both accurate and relevant Nearly all information presented is accurate and relevant Many inaccuracies and some misinterpretation of content and largely irrelevant Inaccurate or misinterpreted content and almost entirely irrelevant Question is answered fully Question is essentially answered Multiple aspects of question unanswered Question not answered Proper use of terminology and citations Mostly proper use of terminology and citations Improper use of terminology and citations Misuse of terminology and citations Insightful interpretation of the content Demonstrates clear understanding of the content without misinterpretation Misinterpretation of content Gross misinterpretation of content General knowledge in entomology or nematology All information presented is both accurate and relevant Nearly all information presented is accurate and relevant Many inaccuracies and some misinterpretation of content and largely irrelevant Inaccurate or misinterpreted content and almost entirely irrelevant Question is answered fully Question is essentially answered Multiple aspects of question unanswered Question not answered Proper use of terminology and citations Mostly proper use of terminology and citations Improper use of terminology and citations Misuse of terminology and citations Insightful interpretation of the content Demonstrates clear understanding of the content without misinterpretation Misinterpretation of content Gross misinterpretation of content In-depth knowledge in All information presented is both accurate and relevant Nearly all information presented is accurate and relevant Many inaccuracies and some misinterpretation of content and largely irrelevant Inaccurate or misinterpreted content and almost entirely irrelevant