Biological, Biomedical and Combined Sciences Outcomes
1. Ethics: Demonstrate the ability to critically analyze ethical issues in the conduct of science.
2. Societal Influences: Consider the potential impacts of outside influences (historical, cultural, political, technological) on how scinece is practices.
3. Science’s Impact on Society: Apply scientific reasoning in daily life and recognize the impacts of science on a local and global scale.
4. Scientific Thinking: Explain how science generates knowledge of the natural world.
5. Information Literacy: Locate, interpret, and evaluate scientific information.
6. Question Formulation: Pose testable questions and hypotheses to address gaps in knowledge.
7. Study Design: Plan, evaluate, and implement scientific investigations.
8. Data Interpretation & Evaluation: Interpret, evaluate, and draw conclusions from data in order to make evident-based arguments about the natural world.
9. Doing Research: Apply science process skills to address a research question in a course-based or independent research experience.
10. Numeracy: Use basic mathematics (e.g. algebra, probability, unit conversion) in biological contexts.
11. Quantitative & Computational Data Analysis: Apply the tools of graphing, statistics, and data science to analyze biological data.
12. Purpose of Models: Recognize the important roles that scientific models, of may different types (conceptual, mathematical, physical, etc.) play in predicting and communicating biological phenomena.
13. Model Application: Make inferences and solve problems using models and simulations.
14. Modeling: Build and evaluate models of biological systems.
15. Connecting Scientific Knowledge: Integrate concepts across other STEM disciplines (e.g. chemistry, physics) and multiple fields of biology (e.g. cell biology, ecology).
16. Interdisciplinary Problem Solving: Consider interdisciplinary solutions to real-world problems.
17. Communication: Share ideas, data, and findings with others clearly and accurately.
18. Collaboration: Work productively in teams with people who have diverse backgrounds, skill sets, and perspectives.
19. Collegial Review: Provide and respond to constructive feedback in order to improve individual and team work.
20. Metacognition: Reflect on your own learning, performance, and achievements.
The Bachelor of Science in Biology degree is intended for students who plan to a) enter graduate studies in biology or related fields, or b) enter health professional schools in medicine, dentistry, veterinary, pharmacy, or related fields. This degree differs from the Bachelor of Arts in content depth and optimal preparation for professional careers. It is highly recommended that students compare these degree requirements with the admissions requirements of the schools to which they plan to apply, as some variation may occur. Department advisors will work closely with students in this major to help them meet those requirements.
Minimum of 120 credit required, including 48 upper-division credits.
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