General Education Objectives

In This Section

General Education Objectives

It is the goal of the faculty of Great Basin College that all students that graduate with either an associate or bachelor’s degree from this institution develop ability and skill in the following areas. We therefore offer general education classes that meet the following objectives at both an introductory and mastery level. General education requirements at these levels for different programs are listed below.

Communications and Expressions

1. Written Communications
  1. Utilize written genres appropriate to task.
  2. Express ideas clearly and compellingly in text.
  3. Effectively identify and address various audiences and contexts.
2. Oral Communications
  1. Organize oral presentations appropriate to context and audience.
  2. Deliver compelling and clear oral communications.
  3. Demonstrate an understanding of interpersonal communications in a variety of contexts.
3. Evidence-Based Communications
  1. Correctly interpret and analyze source materials and readings.
  2. Determine source appropriateness/credibility according to context.
  3. Effectively incorporate and cite sourced material in communications.
4. Fine Arts
  1. Demonstrate proficiency in the understanding of basic fine arts concepts and language.
  2. Demonstrate the effective use and application of artistic tools and processes.
  3. Demonstrate the ability to engage in the creative process as it applies to the subject.

Logical and Scientific Reasoning

1. Mathematical Reasoning
  1. Demonstrate knowledge of mathematical notation and concepts.
  2. Apply mathematical concepts and operations in proper written or graphical form.
  3. Apply relevant mathematical skills in solving real world problems.
2. Scientific Reasoning
  1. Demonstrate an understanding of the scientific methodologies used in various disciplines.
  2. Effectively interpret and apply scientific principles and concepts.
  3. Apply scientific reasoning to the evaluation, analysis or interpretation of models and theories developed in the sciences.
3. Scientific Data Interpretation
  1. Effectively apply mathematical principles and quantitative methods to collect and analyze scientific data.
  2. Utilize the scientific method to arrive at informed conclusions.

Human Societies and Experience

1. Structure of Societies
  1. Demonstrate understanding of the processes that influence human behavior and structure of societies.
  2. Demonstrate understanding of the processes that influence social stratification and/or inequality.
  3. Demonstrate understanding of the methodologies used to study human social systems.
2. American Constitutions and Institutions
  1. Demonstrate an understanding of American constitutions and institutions and their development.
  2. Demonstrate understanding of processes of social stratification and inequality in American society.
  3. Demonstrate knowledge of the methods used to study American society.
3. Humanities
  1. Demonstrate an understanding of the consequences of human actions in social and environmental contexts, and an ability to consider the ethical and practical implications of those actions.
  2. Demonstrate an ability to recognize the importance of creative human expression.
  3. Demonstrate an ability to recognize and respect the rights of the individual and to appreciate the complexity and variety of divergent attitudes, values, and beliefs in society.
  4. Demonstrate an understanding of the cultural and historical heritage of contemporary society and the implications of this heritage.

Technological Proficiency

1. Technological Proficiency
  1. Analyze a problem and identify and define the technology requirements appropriate to its solution.
  2. Describe professional, ethical, legal, security, and social issues and responsibilities for technology users.
  3. Develop skills to continuously learn fundamentals of existing and new technology.