Student Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcome 1: Students will develop strong foundational comprehension of the concepts, mechanisms, and processes of biology.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1a. Identify and explain fundamental biological concepts and principles
1b. Describe the unifying biological concepts underlying the diversity of life
1c. Demonstrate the ability to find, read, understand and critically evaluate scientific literature

Program Learning Outcome 2: Students will apply the scientific process and experimental methodologies to test biological concepts, mechanisms and processes. 

Student Learning Outcomes:

2a. Identify articles in the primary literature relevant to the focus of the experimental work
2b. Apply comprehension of biological concepts to formulate questions and hypotheses
2c. Demonstrate use of experimental methodologies to test hypotheses
2d. Collect data and analyze data

Program Learning Outcome 3: Students will demonstrate their knowledge of biological principles and concepts through effective communication to diverse audiences.

Student Learning Outcomes:

3a. Use data from experimentation and the primary literature to write a well-organized and scientifically credible research paper or report
3b. Use data from experimentation and the primary literature to present a well-organized and scientifically credible presentation