Biology

College of Arts & Sciences
Department and Program Learning Objectives

Bachelor of Science Majors in Biology will be able to:

Demonstrate a working knowledge of the traditional core of biology (molecular, cellular, genetics, organismal, ecological). (1,6,8,9)

Demonstrate a substantive knowledge of other fields of science and how they relate to biology. (1,2,6)

Demonstrate a working knowledge of newer and/or specialty areas of biology (e.g., bioinformatics, genomics, proteomics, etc.) and/or deeper knowledge of the traditional core areas of biology of particular interest to them. (1,6,8,9)

Apply their understanding of biology to their professional, personal and civic lives. (4,6,8,9)

Bachelor of Arts Majors in Biology will be able to:

Demonstrate a working knowledge of the traditional core areas of biology (molecular, cellular, genetics, organismal, ecological). (1,6,8,9)

Demonstrate a working knowledge of newer and/or specialty areas of biology (e.g., bioinformatics, genomics, proteomics, etc.) and/or deeper knowledge of the traditional areas of biology of particular interest to them. (1,6,8,9)

Apply their understanding of biology to their professional, personal and civic lives (4,6,8,9)

Arts & Sciences students who do not major in Biology will be able to:

Demonstrate familiarity with biological principles and practices. (4,6,8,9)

Appreciate the impact of biology on society and gain confidence in their ability to understand biologically related issues. (4,6,8,9)

Numbers in parentheses reflect related Educational Goals.