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Learning Outcomes


Academic Learning Compact

Content/Discipline Knowledge and Skills
Graduates will be able to:
  1. Demonstrate knowledge of biological systems from the molecular, cellular, and organismal perspectives.
  2. Engage in the scientific process to form hypothesis, synthesize scientific information, gather and analyze data, apply statistical techniques.
  3. Engage in effective scientific communication as individuals and as team members by listening, speaking, and writing.
  4. Apply ethical practices and behavior in all aspects of biological scientific endeavors.
  5. Approach and solve biological problems critically with scientific literacy in individual and group settings.
Content/discipline knowledge and skills are assessed at the college and departmental levels through:
  1. Exams and problem sets completed in the following required courses: BSC 1010C, BSC 1011C Biology I & II, and PCB 3063C Genetics; PCB 3023C Cell Biology; and ZOO 3713C Vertebrate Form & Function.
  2. Written proposal and application of technical aspects of research completed in the following required courses: ISC 3120 Scientific Process and BSC 4910 Senior Research in Biology.
  3. Oral and written research presentations completed in the following required courses: BSC 4911 Senior Research Presentation in Biology.
  4. Research proposals and laboratory or field techniques completed in the following required courses: ISC 3120 Scientific Process and BSC 4910 Senior Research in Biology.
  5. Literature reviews and discussion groups completed in the following required course: BSC 4933 Current Topics in Biology.
Communication Skills
Graduates will be able to:
  1. Employ the conventions of standard written English.
  2. Select a topic, and develop it for a specific audience and purpose, with respect for diverse perspectives.
  3. Select, organize, and relate ideas and information with coherence, clarity, and unity.
Communication skills are assessed as part of the General Education Program through papers, exams, and projects completed in ENC 1101 Composition I, ENC 1102 Composition II, and HUM 2510 Understanding the Visual and Performing Arts. Oral and written communication skills are also assessed in the senior capstone course BSC 4911 Senior Research Presentation in Biology and BSC 4933 Current Topics in Biology.
Critical Thinking Skills
Graduates will be able to:
  1. Select and organize information.
  2. Identify assumptions and underlying relationships.
  3. Synthesize information, and draw reasoned inferences.
  4. Formulate an appropriate problem solving strategy.
  5. Evaluate the feasibility of the strategy.
Critical thinking skills are assessed as part of the General Education Program through papers, exams, and projects completed ENC 1101 Composition I, ENC 1102 Composition II, and HUM 2510 Understanding the Visual and Performing Arts. Critical thinking skills are also assessed in BSC 4933 Current Topics in Biology, the senior capstone courses BSC 4910 Senior Research in Biology and BSC 4911 Senior Research Presentation in Biology.