Biological Sciences Department Student Learning Goals

Demonstrate Knowledge of Major Biological Principles & Concepts:

• Recall and apply core principles and concepts of suborganismal, organismal & interorganismal biological sciences
• Recall and apply core principles and concepts of a subset of biological studies, according to the student’s chosen emphasis
• Possess an awareness of fields of biology and career opportunities in each
• Understand the scientific method

Apply Intellectual & Practical Biological Science Skills:

• Use the scientific method for inquiry and analysis
• Think critically and creatively about new information
• Effectively communicate orally and in writing: write in a standard scientific research format, and present ideas in a standard scientific oral and visual presentation
• Demonstrate quantitative literacy: perform and interpret basic statistical analyses of data and mathematical models of biological concepts as appropriate to the student’s emphasis
• Demonstrate biological information literacy: read, analyze & understand scientific articles & texts
• Contribute to team/group problem solving: conduct, present, and peer-review research and other collaborative projects
• Perform standard techniques and use standard equipment for field and laboratory research