Student Learning Outcomes
Biology
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Student Learning Outcomes
A student successfully completing the above major will be able to:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental content of cellular, organismal, and evolutionary processes. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I and V.)
2. Analyze science problems and interpret results using the scientific method in an interdisciplinary manner. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I and V.)
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the history and philosophy of science as well as the interrelationships among the sciences. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I and V.)
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the effect of social and technological context on the study of science and on the application and valuing of scientific knowledge, and of the relationship of science to industry, business, government, and multicultural aspects of a variety of communities. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, III and V.)
5. Relate science to the daily lives and interests of students, utilize inquiry based methodologies, and gain an understanding of the professional practices and responsibilities of the science education community. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I and V.)
6. Use technology to help solve problems and communicate information. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II and V.)
7. Organize, implement, and assess a comprehensive instructional program using effective planning and teaching methods for both the lecture and lab components of the biology courses at the secondary level. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II and V.)
Biology Education Major Courses (Secondary Education)
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3 1 3 1 4 3 1 3 3 1 3 1 2 4 1 3 3 1 3 1 3 1 4 1 4 1 4 2 4 69 |
Bachelor of Science Degree |
Student Learning Outcomes
A student successfully completing the Biology Major will be able to:
1. Understand the fundamentals of cellular, organismal, and evolutionary processes. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I and V.)
2. Analyze science problems and interpret results. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I and V.)
3. Use technology to help solve problems and communicate information. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II and V.)
4. Gain the necessary training to succeed in specific careers in government or industry. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II and V.)
Biology Major Courses
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3 1 3 1 4 3 1 4 2 4 3-4 2 10 4 1 4 1 4 4 4-5 63-65 |
Student Learning Outcomes
A student successfully completing the Biology Professional Option will be able to:
1. Understand the fundamentals of cellular, organismal, and evolutionary processes. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I and V.)
2. Analyze science problems and interpret results. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I and V.)
3. Use technology to help solve problems and communicate information. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II and V.)
4. Acquire the skills and knowledge to successfully enter professional schools and/or graduate schools. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II and V.)
5. Gain the necessary training to succeed in scientific careers in government or industry. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II and V.)
Biology Professional Option Courses
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3 |
Student Learning Outcomes
A student successfully completing the above major will be able to:
1. Understand the fundamentals of cellular, organismal, and evolutionary processes. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I and V.)
2. Analyze science problems and interpret results. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I and V.)
3. Use technology to help solve problems and communicate information. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II and V.)
4. Gain additional training to succeed in specific careers in government or industry. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II and V.)
5. Better understand cultural diversity through foreign language study. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes II, III and IV.)
Biology Major Courses
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3 1 3 1 4 3 1 4 2 4 3-4 2 10 4 1 4 1 4 4 4-5 63-64 |
Student Learning Outcomes
A student successfully completing the above major will be able to:
1. Understand the fundamentals of biology, chemistry and physics. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I and V.)
2. Analyze problems in public health and disease prevention and apply the results to improving the health of the public. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II and V.)
3. Use technology to help solve problems and communicate information. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II and V.)
4. Succeed in future education in graduate programs of environmental health and related biological sciences. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcome V.)
5. Better understand global environmental health issues and thus appreciate cultural diversity. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcome III.)
6. Understand and further health and wellness knowledge and communicate this knowledge to the public. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes II and VI.)
Biology Major Courses (Environmental Health)
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3 1 2 1 3 3 1 3 1 4 3 2 3 2 6 3 1 4 1 4 1 1 3 1 3 1 4 2 4 4 76 |
Student Learning Outcomes
A student successfully completing the above major will be able to:
1. Understand the fundamentals of biology, chemistry and physics. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I and V.)
2. Analyze problems in public health and disease prevention and apply the results to improving the health of the public. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II and V.)
3. Use technology to help solve problems and communicate information. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II and V.)
4. Succeed in practice and leadership in the field of environmental health. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcome V.)
5. Succeed in future education in graduate programs of environmental health and related biological sciences. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcome V.)
6. Understand the multicultural diversity to be able to apply environmental health problems to the citizens of the world. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcome III.)
7. Better understand cultural diversity through foreign language study. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes II, III and IV.)
Biology Major Courses (Environmental Health)
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3 1 2 2 3 3 1 3 1 4 3 2 3 2 6 3 1 4 1 4 1 1 3 1 3 1 4 2 4 4 76 |
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3 1 3 1 4 3 1 4 1 4 1 9 35 |
Biology Minor (Elementary Education or Secondary Education)
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3 1 3 1 4 3 1 4 1 4 1 3 6 35 |