Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives:

The objectives of this class are to:

• Complete an interdisciplinary capstone Project that synthesizes knowledge, theory and methodology from your concentration disciplines. This critical analysis paper will use an interdisciplinary approach or rationale and include multiple viewpoints from the different disciplines;

• Respond to a question or problem that is significant to its relevant research community or communities. Appropriate questions are complex and demand examination from more than one disciplinary perspective (advancement through integration);

• Demonstrate knowledge and a deep comprehension of the senior capstone subject (disciplinary grounding) and the ability to evaluate and identify relevant and reliable research;

• Demonstrate awareness and an ability to be reflective about the strengths and limitations of interdisciplinary work as grounded in the Project (critical awareness);

• Prepare a well-written Project that incorporates and represents your perspective and critical analysis of the research materials and complies with the appropriate style manual for your disciplines;

• Demonstrate facility with methods, research tools, and the analytical and critical thinking skills necessary to explore, analyze and master the senior capstone project;

• Demonstrate an ability to apply the basic elements of argument;

• Learn from and contribute to the learning of your peers through assigned affinity groups;

• Present your research process and product in class and at the Senior Project Presentations that are the culmination of BIS 491.