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Both Tracks Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the B.S. undergraduate program in Biology, students will be able to:

  1. Explain fundamental biological concepts and their interrelationships across various levels of biological organization, from molecules to ecosystems, including cell biology, genetics, evolution, physiology, and ecology

  2. Perform laboratory, field and computational techniques relevant to biological research, including accurate data collection, analysis, and interpretation.

  3. Design and conduct scientific investigations using advanced methodologies, technologies, and resources, and communicate results effectively to professional and lay audiences.

  4. Make ethically informed decisions in biological research and practice, considering bioethics, environmental ethics informed by indigenous and traditional knowledge and practices.

  5. Analyze societal challenges related to health and the environment through the lens of biological science, recognizing how biological knowledge and associated career paths can contribute to studying, addressing, and solving these challenges.