General Education Learning Outcomes / Assessment Methods
| Learning Outcomes | Assessment Methods |
| Upon successful completion of this course the student shall be able to: | To evaluate the studentsā achievement of the
learning objectives, the professor will do the following: |
| 1. Develop, purposefully connect and integrate knowledge from a range of architectural, urban studies, information science, and other disciplinary perspectives presented in the course. | 1. Review the final assignment to evaluate integrative, multidisciplinary thinking. |
| 2. Utilize skills in inquiry/analysis to derive meaning from experience as well as gather information from observation. | 2. Review the studentsā site documentation report,
research notes, and diagrams |
| 3. Demonstrate and apply information literacy aptitude by gathering, interpreting, evaluating and applying information discerningly from a variety of sources. | 3. Review the studentsā research methodology proposal, annotated bibliography, and team research assignments to evaluate critical thinking and analysis across disciplines. |
Interdisciplinary Learning Outcomes / Assessment Methods
| Learning Outcomes | Assessment Methods |
| Upon successful completion of this course the
student shall be able to: |
To evaluate the studentsā achievement of the
learning objectives, the professor will do the following: |
| 1. Purposefully connect and integrate across-discipline knowledge and skills to solve problems. | 1. Review student reflections and final projects to evaluate integrative, multidisciplinary thinking. |
| 2. Synthesize and transfer knowledge across disciplinary boundaries. | 2. Review student reflections and the finalĀ
assignment to evaluate integrative, multidisciplinary thinking |
| 3. Comprehend factors inherent in complex problems. | 3. Review the studentsā research methodology proposal, and bibliography to evaluate critical thinking and analysis across disciplines. |
| 4. Think critically, communicate effectively, and
work collaboratively |
4. Review the studentsā class citizenship and research notes and diagrams; review the final assignment to evaluate critical thinking, effective communication, and effective collaboration. |
| 5. Become flexible thinkers. | 5. Review the studentsā site documentation report, notes, sketches, and photographs to evaluate the discovery process. |
Course Intended Learning Outcomes / Assessment Methods
| Learning Outcomes | Assessment Methods |
| Upon successful completion of this course the
student shall be able to: |
To evaluate the studentsā achievement of the
learning objectives, the professor will do the following: |
| 1. Use the city as a laboratory for learning. | 1. Review the studentsā site documentation reports, notes, sketches, and photographs to evaluate the care of observation and the reflection of important issues discovered. |
| 2. Develop a methodological approach to research. | 2. Review the studentsā research methodology proposal, annotated bibliography, and team research assignment to evaluate critical thinking and analysis across disciplines. |
| 3. Understand the cultural, social and economic processes that guide the physical development of the built environment. | 3. Review the studentsā research notes and diagrams; Review the team research assignment and the final report assignment to evaluate integrative, multidisciplinary thinking. |
| 4. Use analytical skills to investigate places | 4. Review the studentsā site documentation report, notes, sketches, and photographs to evaluate the care of observation and the reflection of important issues discovered. |
| 5. Develop, document, catalogue, and organize information to make it accessible to the public. | 5. Review the studentsā site documentation report, notes, sketches, and photographs to evaluate the care of observation and the reflection of important issues discovered; review the final report to evaluate integrative, multidisciplinary thinking. |
| 6. Apply observational skills to research and analysis. | 6. Review the studentsā notes, sketches, and photographs to evaluate the care of observation and the reflection of important issues discovered. |



