Upon completion of the program students will be able to:

General Education

• Demonstrate an understanding of the scientific method and the ability to use appropriate models to solve problems.
• Apply the knowledge of biological science to distinguish between observations, inferences, relationships, and testimonials under investigation.
• Demonstrate the ability to use scientific knowledge to assess personal and environmental health.
• Use the scientific knowledge and skills necessary for active citizenship.

Honors

• Discuss and understand one area of biological science (e.g., marine mammals; emerging infectious disease)

Majors

• Demonstrate understanding of how the major groups of living organisms are related to each other and of their adaptations for survival.
• Demonstrate understanding of the major concepts in cell biology, and the experimental approaches taken to address them.
• Write clear and well-argued descriptions of topics in biological sciences, based on the course material and articles.
• Master laboratory techniques including microscopy, spectrophotometry, gel electrophoresis, and PCR.
• Design, perform and analyze experiments in biology.
• Continue with upper division coursework in Biology.

Allied Health

• Use aseptic technique in clinical and laboratory environments.
• Discuss and understand the role of microorganisms in healthy individuals and in infectious diseases.
• Demonstrate understanding of the structure of the human body.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the functions of the organ systems of the human body.
• Apply the concept of homeostasis to basic principles in medicine.
• Discuss and understand the principles of cellular metabolism, molecular genetics, and immunology.