自然科学学习成果

自然科学课程的学习成果

学生 graduating with degrees from the 自然科学 department are expected to meet the following program outcomes. These are assessed on a yearly basis and form the basis for continuous improvement through our program review cycle. 如果你对这些结果有任何疑问, please feel free to contact the 自然科学 department chair, Dr. 詹妮弗打盹的人.

生物学学士，生物医学科学

1. 学生 will recall and explain core concepts and processes in the biological sciences.
2. 学生 will apply their knowledge to interpret both clinical and/or experimental scenarios.
3. 学生 will demonstrate the ability to properly perform basic techniques and use scientific instrumentation common to biomedical laboratories. 
4. 学生 will interpret and critique scientific literature and media.
5. 学生 will develop effective oral and written communication skills utilizing proper methods of citation.

BS 生物学, General

1. Demonstrate knowledge of living organisms including: structure and function of cellular components and processes, 遗传学, 组织, 生态, 多样性, and evolution of unicellular and multicellular life forms.
2. 应用 principles of the scientific method to distinguish between theories and hypotheses and between scientific fact and opinion.
3. Design and conduct biological investigations that require effective use of scientific instrumentation.
4. Articulate biological knowledge verbally and in written form to scientific and lay audiences.
5. Acquire skills necessary for a candidate seeking an advanced degree in the biological sciences, including: the abilities to review scientific literature and apply statistical tools to evaluate and interpret quantitative data.

BS化学

1. 学生 will demonstrate application and evaluation of chemical information skills.
2. 学生 will demonstrate oral and written communication skills.
3. 学生 will apply the scientific method and integrate chemical knowledge to demonstrate problem solving skills.
4. 学生 will demonstrate understanding and implementation of lab safety skills.
5. 学生 will demonstrate proper use and application of instrumentation and computer application skills.

自然科学(生物学)

1. Demonstrate knowledge of living organisms including: structure and function of cellular components and processes, 遗传学, 组织, 生态, 多样性, and evolution of unicellular and multicellular life forms.
2. 应用 principles of the scientific method to distinguish between theories and hypotheses and between scientific fact and opinion.
3. Design and conduct biological investigations that require effective use of scientific instrumentation.
4. Articulate biological knowledge verbally and in written form to scientific and lay audiences.
5. Relate aspects of economic, societal, and environmental sustainability to biological systems.

BS地质

1. 毕业生将确定, 展示知识, and interpret the significance of Earth materials at microscopic, handsamples, 露头, 区域和全球范围.
2. Graduates will understand Earth processes and forms across space and time through quantitative and qualitative means.
3. 毕业生将使用地图, 横截面, and stratigraphic columns to convey and interpret information about the Earth.
4. Graduates will design and conduct geological investigations that require effective observations and interpretations which may include the use of scientific instrumentation and methodology.

BS 自然科学 (7-12 Science Teacher Licensure)

1. Graduates will demonstrate cognitive development in their area of concentration.
2. Graduates will demonstrate oral and written communication skills.
3. Graduates will demonstrate laboratory and/or field skills and safety.
4. Graduates will show understanding of the scientific method.
5. Graduates will achieve a level of competence in their major field that will help them to be successful in society.