DescriptionDescription - Describes how students engage, what they do, reflecting the nature and depth of the program/experience. | Undergraduate geography majors engage in group-based research projects to integrate and apply knowledge and skills gained throughout the geography degree program. Students work with community partners on projects that address real-life problems and needs. Students gather, analyze, and present information that is of use to our community partners. |
TermTerm - The semester in which the activity occurs | Fall 2019 |
CategoryCategory - Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS) category with which this engagement activity is most closely aligned, from the perspective of the student in the activity. | Capstone ExperiencedefinitionCapstone Experience - A course or project that engages students in a culminating and integrative experience, intended to connect the key learning objectives of an educational program. |
Campus LabelCampus Label - Type of purposeful activity, as defined across units | Capstone Course or Project |
DivisionDivision - University organization | Arts & Sciences |
DepartmentDepartment - University organization | Geography |
Special DesignationSpecial Designation - Engagement has a special designation based on review of educational purpose and intentional design. | Experiential Learning Opportunity GLD-Community Service
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CourseCourse - Course Prefix and Number associated with this program/experience, if any. See academic bulletin for course information. | GEOG 495 |
Time on TaskTime on Task - Amount of time that a student engages in this activity (including orientation/training, supervision/feedback, reflection on learning). | 180 - 239 hours |
Participation EntryParticipation Entry - Extent to which participation is restricted (e.g., minimum GPA, classification) | See Academic Bulletin for Course Prerequisites |
Minimum Credit HoursMinimum Credit Hours - Number of credit hours or years in college required to participate in this activity | See Academic Bulletin for Course Prerequisites |
Minimum GPAMinimum GPA - Minimum GPA required to participate in this activity | See Academic Bulletin for Course Prerequisites |
Other RequirementsOther Requirements - Additional requirements to participate in this activity | See Academic Bulletin for Course Prerequisites |
ExpectationsExpectations - How expectations are communicated to students about how they will engage in this program | Group training / class session(s) |
Active LearningActive Learning - What students do; the nature or type of the engagement, that is expected to contribute to their learning | Apply specialized knowledgedefinitionApply specialized knowledge - Applying specialized knowledge or skills required to do a task, such as from major coursework, or previous experience
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Knowledge/SkillsKnowledge/Skills - Knowledge applied and/or skills practiced by students as they engage in this activity | Problem solvingdefinitionProblem solving - Designing, evaluating and implementing a strategy to answer an open-ended question or achieve a desired goal Inquiry and analysisdefinitionInquiry and analysis - Systematically explore issues, objects or works through collection and analysis of evidence for informed conclusions or judgments; break complex topics or issues into parts for better understanding |
Interacts WithInteracts With - With whom students directly interact, as they engage in this activity | External agency (employer, college, school, community agency) |
DiversityDiversity - Extent to which student learning about diversity is included in program structure | - |
FeedbackFeedback - How and from whom students receive feedback on their engagement in this program | Group / class session with faculty member Group / class session with external supervisor |
ReflectionReflection - How, and with whom, students engage in reflection on their learning while engaged in this activity | (1-1) session(s) with faculty Each student produces written reflection(s) |
Program WebsiteProgram Website - For additional information, go to the unit website. | http://bulletin.sc.edu |
RubricRubric - Describes specific expectations for student involvement in the activity | - |