Biology, B.A.

Biological, Biomedical and Combined Sciences Outcomes

1. Demonstrate broad science content knowledge in the life sciences and be able to describe fundamental concepts in the life sciences.
2. Demonstrate broad science content knowledge in the physical sciences and be able to describe fundamental concepts in the physical sciences.
3. Use quantitative information to obtain sound results and recognize questionable assumptions.
4. Demonstrate understanding of the broad principles of science and the ways scientists in a particular discipline conduct research.
5. Make observations, understand the fundamental elements of experiment design, generate and analyze data using appropriate quantitative tools, use abstract reasoning to interpret the data and formulate and test hypotheses with scientific rigor.
6. Understand how findings and ideas in science can be applied to explain phenomena and events and influence the larger society.
7. Communicate about science using appropriate oral and written means.
8. Demonstrate proficiency in the collection, interpretation and presentation of scientific data.

This baccalaureate degree is designed to develop breadth, with an emphasis on chemistry that provides maximum flexibility in career choices. Students with this major may pursue careers in health sciences, industry, environmental sciences, and other related areas.

Minimum of 120 credits required, including 48 upper-division credits.