MARIANOPOLIS COLLEGE
SCIENCE PROGRAM: OBJECTIVES & GOALS
1. SCIENTIFIC VOCABULARY
- To understand the technical and scientific vocabulary and use it correctly in oral
and written communication
2. LAB SKILLS AND INSTRUMENTATION
- To be able to understand and use scientific instruments correctly in the laboratory, and
present experimental data for analysis
3. GRAPHICAL REPRESENTATION
- To represent data and results graphically and be able to understand and interpret graphical
information
4. OBSERVATION AND ANALYSIS
- To observe and gather data
- To make and test inferences based on the data, and confirm and evaluate the conclusions
drawn
5. INDUCTIVE AND DEDUCTIVE REASONING
- To be able to reason from the particular to the general (inductive) and from the general to
the particular (deductive)
6. USE OF MATHEMATICAL TOOLS
- To recognize the problems that can benefit from the use of calculus, algebra or other areas
of mathematics
- To identify which technique is best suited for a given situation
- To apply the technique correctly
7. PROBLEM SOLVING APPROACH
- To identify relevant variables
- To break a problem into simpler components
- To choose the sequence to follow in solving the individual components
- To reach a conclusion
8. USE OF DATA PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY
- To be at ease with the use of computers to format reports and papers
- To gather and analyze data using spreadsheet software
- To use mathematical software
9. LOGICAL REASONING
- To be able to think through a situation using a systematic approach.
- To understand the difference between a hypothesis and a conclusion
10. ORAL COMMUNICATION
- To make an oral presentation of scientific material
11. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
- To be able to read and understand scientific material
- To make a written presentation of scientific material
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12. AUTONOMOUS WORK
- To develop independent study skills
13. TEAM WORK
- To develop the ability to cooperate with other individuals in a leadership, collaborative or
supportive role
- To show respect for the other members of the team
14. SCIENCE AND SOCIETY
- To be sensitized to the implications of some scientific concepts, discoveries and
theories to everyday life and environment, in a non-judgmental manner
15. PERSONAL SYSTEM OF VALUES
- To form one’s own judgment on contemporary scientific issues
- To compare favorable versus unfavorable consequences of the implementation of
scientific and technological developments
16. HISTORICAL CONTEXT
- To be familiar with the time frame and the state of culture at the time of a scientific discovery
- To identify the questions researchers were trying to answer when proposing new theories
17. INTELLECTUAL CURIOSITY
- To demonstrate intellectual curiosity
- To appreciate natural phenomena
18. CRITICAL THINKING
- To evaluate a theory, a result or any information on the basis of logic, knowledge,
experience and common sense
19. DEVELOPMENT OF INTUITION
- To develop insight leading to an appropriate approach to new concepts and to problem-
solving
20. STIMULATION OF CREATIVITY
- To develop inventiveness, inquisitiveness and originality
21. CAPACITY FOR ABSTRACT THOUGHT
- To develop the ability to conceptualize and visualize a situation or idea
22. STRENGTHS AND LIMITATIONS OF SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE
- To understand the context in which a theory is valid, and recognize its limitations
23. APPLY KNOWLEDGE TO NEW SITUATIONS
- To extract knowledge from prior experience and transfer it to a new setting
24. INTEGRATIVE ACTIVITIES
- To establish links among two or more fields of study
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MARIANOPOLIS COLLEGE
SCIENCE PROGRAM ÉPREUVE SYNTHÈSE
SELF-EVALUATION FORM ON PROGRAM GOALS
Sarah Kennedy 2130099
NAME (Please print)__________________________________ ID #_______________
ASSESSMENT ACTIVITY: _______________________________________________
Stephanie Brunet
SUPERVISING TEACHER: ___________________________ COURSE #:__________
101-LCV-05
April 11th 2023
DATE: ____________________
In the following table identify which Science Program Goals were relevant to your
Épreuve Synthèse activity, and give a brief explanation or description in what way it met
these goals. (Refer to the list of definitions of the Program Goals.)
BRIEF EXPLANATION OF HOW YOUR ACTIVITY CONTRIBUTED TO
PROGRAM GOALS
MEETING THE PROGRAM GOALS
1
Learning and use of
scientific
vocabulary
2
Acquisition and use
of laboratory skills
3
Use of graphical
representation
4
Ability to observe
and analyze
3
5
Inductive/deductive
reasoning
6
Use of
mathematical tools
7
Problem solving
8
Data processing
technology
9
Logical reasoning
10
Oral
communication
11
Written
communication
12
Autonomous work
13
Team work
14
Awareness of
science and society
4
15
Development of a
personal set of
values
16
Appreciation of
historical context
of science
17
Stimulation of
intellectual
curiosity
18
Development and
use of critical
thinking abilities
19
Development of
intuition
20
Stimulation of
creativity
21
Development of
abstract thought
22
Appreciation of the
strengths/limitations
of science
23
Application of
knowledge to new
situations
24
Integrative
activities
COMMENTS ABOUT THE OVERALL EXPERIENCE (Attach a separate sheet)
