Academic Learning Compacts are agreements that describe the communication skills, critical thinking skills, and content knowledge in the major (known collectively as Student Learning Outcomes) that students should acquire if they diligently follow the prescribed course of study. UF is required to assess student achievement in these Student Learning Outcomes through Individual Student Assessments before graduation. Satisfactory completion of the ISAs constitutes successful completion of the Academic Learning Compact.
Academic Learning Compact: UF’s definition for each major of communication skills, critical thinking skills and content knowledge appropriate for that major.
Student Learning Outcomes: What students are expected to learn by completing a particular major.
Individual Students Assessments: The different ways in which UF will measure whether students have successfully completed the Learning Outcomes for a particular major. These may include a passing score on a particular test, a final project, term paper, portfolio and so on. Faculty in each major have decided what the most effective means to do this is for their particular major.
Bachelor of Design in Architecture The four-year bachelor of design degree requires students to understand theory, practice, integrated thinking for problem solving and spatial order. Programs analyze existing and projected examples of build form, define fundamental principles and knowledge of the discipline, develop each student's skills in the formation and projection of spatial experience and relate creativity to cultural and physical environment.
Architecture Learning Outcomes Matrix
Bachelor of Science in Building Construction The Bachelor of Science in Building Construction prepares students for careers in construction management techniques, operations and related areas of the construction industry. The freshman and sophomore program provides easy transfer for community college graduates. With proper course planning, transfer students with A.A. degrees may complete the four-year UF program in four remaining semesters. Prospective students should consult their advisers or write to the school for a pre-building program for local study.
Building Construction Learning Outcomes Matrix
Bachelor of Science Fire and Emergency Services The University of Florida offers an accessible Bachelor of Science program for members of the fire and emergency services. The program does not require that the student spend time on the niversity's Gainesville campus. The first two years of the program can be taken at a Florida community college. The last two years are taken via the Internet at the student's home or work place. Students will be eligible for financial aid and students will have the flexibility to take as many courses as they can complete per term. The fire and emergency services will continue to need leaders. Women and men who are prepared to lead their organizations into the 21st century. If you want to be one of those, you must prepare by obtaining the appropriate academic credential.
Fire and Emergency Services Learning Outcomes Matrix
Bachelor of Design in Interior Design The preprofessional program in interior design requires foundation courses in architectural design, computer rendering and modeling, graphic communication, theory of interior design, materials, and courses in the history of interior design. The design studio sequence culminates in an introduction to the design of architectural interiors. Admission to the professional program in selective and follows completion of the preprofessional requirements. In the professional program, students explore advanced problem solving, communication skills and issues related to environmental technology, lighting, professional practices and interior construction. Students seeking admission to the junior and senior years must apply to the department while enrolled in IND 2214.
Interior Design Learning Outcomes Matrix
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture Landscape architecture deals with the planning, design, implementation and management of the natural and cultural landscapes in Florida as the basis for professional studies and training. As the only nationally accredited undergraduate program in the state, the program's graduates have distinctive and exciting professional opportunities. Landscape architecture is a selective program. Entering students must consult their adviser for course scheduling and sequencing. All general education and preprofessional coursework must be completed during the first two years. The second two years include the professional ore, a terminal project, required field trips and internship programs and study abroad.
Landscape Architecture Learning Outcomes Matrix
