{"id":3115,"date":"2016-07-13T14:08:26","date_gmt":"2016-07-13T18:08:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/maf\/?p=3115"},"modified":"2016-07-13T14:08:26","modified_gmt":"2016-07-13T18:08:26","slug":"student-outcomes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/maf\/2016\/07\/13\/student-outcomes\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Outcomes"},"content":{"rendered":"

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  1. Knowledge:<\/strong> Students shall demonstrate the ability to utilize knowledge from social science, natural science, and public policy to analyze coastal \/ocean problems, evaluate possible management alternatives to address those problems, and to communicate their findings in a well-written document. The subparts of this outcome are as follows:
    a.\u00a0Appreciate multiple uses of coastal\/ocean areas and comprehend the political, social, economic factors influencing governance and management efforts;
    b. Understand ethical questions that arise in coastal\/ocean management;
    c. Be able to incorporate knowledge, methods, and skills from a variety of fields from natural science, public policy, and social science;
    d. Locate and collect data from appropriate sources;
    e.Logically analyze, critically evaluate, and draw appropriate conclusions from gathered data; and
    f. Present the findings in a logical and concise written document that effectively utilizes the collected data and analysis of that data.<\/li>\n
  2. Quantitative Competence:<\/strong> Students will identify and use appropriate quantitative methods to analyze relevant data. Students will have the ability to:
    a. understand statistical concepts in marine affairs and
    b. utilize statistical techniques to draw inferences and develop governance and management recommendations<\/li>\n
  3. Methods of Inquiry:<\/strong> You will understand and use methods of inquiry appropriate to marine affairs and have the ability to:
    a. understand research as a process of critical inquiry dedicated to the development and evaluation of knowledge;
    b. develop testable research questions; and
    c. comprehend the strengths and limitations of different research methodologies.<\/li>\n
  4. Problem-Solving:<\/strong> Students will use acquired knowledge, skills, and insights to solve complex problems. Students will have the ability to:
    a. recognize the dimensions and complexity of the types of problems facing marine affairs analysts in their political context;
    b. understand the need to incorporate knowledge, methods, and skills from a variety of fields;
    c. comprehend the multiple concerns that may be at stake in any given problem area; and
    d. develop effective management recommendations.<\/li>\n
  5. Communication:<\/strong> You will communicate clearly and effectively and be able to:
    a. speak in an articulate, organized manner with clear presentation of ideas, research findings, making effective use of time and being able to respond to questions;
    b. write in a logical and concise manner, effectively utilizing collected data and analysis;
    c. prepare appropriate visual materials, charts, graphs, maps, and diagrams; and
    d. tailor written\/oral communications as appropriate for different audiences<\/li>\n
  6. Ethical principles:<\/strong> You will understand and apply ethical principles to issues, problems, and professional practices and will:
    a. understand the ethical questions that arise in coastal\/ocean management;
    b. develop a personal ethic related to the discipline of marine affairs; and
    c. understand ethics in the academic, research, and professional environment.<\/li>\n
  7. Global Awareness:<\/strong> You will develop an awareness of the global community and ecology in its multiple dimensions and will:
    a. be familiar with global environmental concerns;
    b. be knowledgeable of major international efforts to achieve better coastal\/ocean management and the requirements of coordinating and harmonizing such efforts;
    c. be aware of approaches of different societies to coastal\/ocean questions;
    d. understand how different cultures and societies adapt to and use their coastal\/ocean resources; and
    e. understand the role of the United States in global ocean affairs.<\/li>\n
  8. Personal Development:<\/strong> You will develop a sense of responsibility to self, community and will:
    a. recognize the role you may play in coastal\/ocean management;
    b. develop interpersonal and organizational skills needed for professional life; and
    c. use reflection and self-evaluation to set goals for personal development.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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