Biology & Biotechnology Department

Mission Statement

The Department of Biology and Biotechnology will make scholarly scientific and technological advances that will address the changing needs of society. We will prepare well educated scientists able to approach problems with creativity and flexibility. A key element in this preparation is active participation in the process of scientific discovery.

Educational Objectives

The educational objectives of the Department of Biology and Biotechnology are to prepare students to function as scientists and educators in a broad array of biological disciplines. We recognize that the well educated scientist needs facility in technology and skill in critical thinking to function effectively in the professional arena as well as in the global community.

Educational Outcomes

Students graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree from the Department of Biology and Biotechnology:

  1. have mastered a broad range of basic lab skills applicable to biology and biotechnology.
  2. have mastered applied research skills at an advanced level in at least one area of biology and biotechnology.
  3. know and understand a broad range of basic biological concepts, and can apply and analyze these in at least one speciality area.
  4. are able to generate hypotheses, design approaches to test them, and interpret the data from those tests to reach valid conclusions.
  5. have developed the ability to place their own work in a broader scientific context.
  6. have developed oral and written communication skills relevant to professional positions in biology and biotechnology.
  7. can find, read and critically evaluate the original scientific literature.
  8. possess skills necessary for life-long professional learning.
  9. can function effectively as members of a team.
  10. demonstrate adherence to accepted standards of professional and ethical behavior.
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