BIO-BS - Biology

Goal 1: Communication

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to: Interpret, develop, produce, and disseminate disciplinary research; understand and create discipline specific written work; deliver professional oral presentations; iInteract professionally and educate clients, peers, and colleagues.

Goal 2: Professional Behaviors

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to: identify ethical issues; model professional conduct and behavior; respect the role and responsibilities of each professional member of a multidisciplinary team; advance knowledge through the use of evidence-based practice and professional development

Goal 3: Knowledge and Skills

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to: explain and apply the evidence that supports evolution as an explanation for the diversity of life; demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between structure and function at all levels of life; apply the principles governing storage, synthesis and manipulation of genetic information; demonstrate an understanding of how the laws of thermodynamics and chemical pathways impact the growth and development of organisms; demonstrate proficient performance, comprehension and application of laboratory techniques including but not limited to cell and microorganism culture, micropipetting, polymerase chain reaction, gel electrophoresis, and DNA analysis.