The capstone course assessments are used to assess student learning outcomes. Students must successfully complete the course to earn a baccalaureate degree in electronic engineering technology.
IT495, the Information Technology Integrated Technology Assessment (ITA), is an online portfolio development experience that requires students to reflect on their past academic and professional experiences and use the information gained from this reflective exercise to develop learning statements related to the Information Technology degree objectives. The learning statements must be supported by documented evidence that demonstrate that the objectives have been met.
Students learn how to develop an online portfolio during the first four weeks of this 15-week course, and then work under the guidance of a faculty mentor during the remainder of the semester to compose learning statements, compile appropriate evidence, and create the Integrated Technology Assessment portfolio.
Standard rubrics are used to evaluate the level of student achievement of each program outcome based on the submitted learning statements and the supporting evidences.
Rating Scale:
0 = Not Responsive to Outcome (Evidence not provided for relevant courses or experiences. Coursework and other examples not demonstrative of required knowledge)
1 = Minimally Responsive to Outcome (Presents appropriate course evidence with a few examples from coursework and a few connections between coursework and applications)
2 = Responsive to Outcome (As in 1 above and presents multiple examples of applications in coursework, on the job, or in other life experiences)
3 = Highly Responsive to Outcome (As in 2 above and presents many detailed examples of applications in coursework, on the job, and in other life experiences)
The data is from the academic year 2008-2009 period. The following results demonstrate the link between performance skills and program outcomes.
All the students are required to receive a grade of 1 or better on each of the program outcomes in order to pass the capstone course.
1. Apply knowledge of computing and mathematics for problem solving in the field of information technology. = 2.8/out of 3
2. Demonstrate the ability to identify and analyze user needs to define and create appropriate computing requirements and solutions. 2.6/out of 3
3. Demonstrate the ability to effectively select, evaluate, and integrate information technologies based solutions in a user environment. =2.7/out of 3
4. Demonstrate the ability to participate effectively in groups or team projects. =2.6/out of 3
5. Demonstrate an ability to understand professional, ethical and social responsibilities, including the impacts of culture, diversity, and interpersonal relations. =2.3/out of 3
6. Demonstrate proficiency in communicating technical information in formal reports, documentation, and presentations to users and information technology professionals. =2.6/out of 3
7. Demonstrate the ability to identify and analyze the impacts of information technologies and computing on public, organizations, and individuals. =2.7/out of 3
8. Demonstrate the ability to identify and apply current and emerging technologies and tools for information technologies solutions. =2.7/out of 3
9. Demonstrate expertise in the core information technologies such as data base management, information management and security, object oriented programming, computer architecture, systems architecture, operating systems, and networking. =2.6/out of 3
10. Demonstrate the ability to analyze computing and information security requirements and risks, and apply the appropriate tools and techniques to protect organizational data assets in an ethically responsible manner. =2.6/out of 3
11. Demonstrate the ability to apply best practices and standards for information technology applications. =2.6/out of 3
12. Demonstrate the ability to assist in the creation and execution of an effective project plan. =2.6 out of 3
13. Demonstrate a commitment to professional development and to continue to engage in lifelong learning. =2.7out of 3
Then a letter grade will be assigned based on the sum of the integer values for each grading scale point. Please refer to the chart below for the integer values and the corresponding letter grade
Sum of Grading Scale Integer Values Corresponding Letter Grade
31-39 A
22-30 B
13-21 C
0-12 F
NOTE: This grading rubric is based on an ITA having 13 outcome statements. If the number of outcomes changes, the grading scheme must be changed accordingly.
All the students are required to have at least a 1 out of 3 on each outcome to receive a grade of C or better in order to pass the capstone course. By this definition the percentage of graduates meeting each of the outcomes is 100%.
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