This curriculum also prepares students for admission into schools of medicine, dentistry and veterinary medicine, and into allied health programs.

Learning outcomes:

• Knowledge base: Students will demonstrate knowledge of evolutionary processes and the functions and interactions of cells, organisms and species.

• Communication skills: Students will demonstrate oral and written communication skills needed for professional careers in the field of biology.

• Critical-thinking skills: Students will demonstrate critical thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Method and inquiry: Students will demonstrate knowledge in the methods of inquiry and research in biology.