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Agriculture and Food Systems 020
Animal Science 067
Biochemistry 115
Bioenvironmental Engineering 117
Biological Sciences 119
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Biotechnology 126
Ecology, Evolution, and Natural Resources 216
Entomology 370
Environmental and Business Economics 373
Environmental Engineering 366
Environmental Planning 573
Environmental Policy, Institutions, and Behavior 374
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New Brunswick Undergraduate Catalog 2022-2024 School of Environmental and Biological Sciences Programs of Study Biological Sciences 119 Learning Goals  

Learning Goals



Our overarching goal for educating our students majoring in biological sciences is to inspire them to want to discover and understand the natural world. In the process of achieving this goal, we expect our students to acquire not only facts and concepts but also skills and perspectives. We hope that our learning goals will both prepare our students for a variety of career objectives and supply them with the tools to become lifelong learners in the ever-evolving world of biological sciences.

Learning Goals

I. To acquire the appropriate factual and conceptual knowledge that provides students with a foundation to further their education and career in the areas of life science or health science. Students will be able to demonstrate basic knowledge (e.g., identify, define, explain, etc.) of the concepts, practices, and principles that comprise the biological sciences.

II. To develop data analysis and statistical reasoning skills that prepare students for a society increasing reliant on the use of data and information. Students will be able to interpret/evaluate patterns in data presented in tables, figures, and graphs as well as be able to organize, summarize, and present data.

III. To develop the ability to use scientific reasoning as embodied by the structured process commonly known as the scientific method to empower students with the ability to generate and refine knowledge. Students will be able to evaluate and apply the practice of science.

IV. To develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills appropriate to prepare students to evaluate, synthesize, and generate knowledge that provides them with a competitive advantage to adapt to an evolving, global, and knowledge-based society. Students will be able to demonstrate application of higher order thinking (e.g., classify, diagnose, evaluate, synthesize, hypothesize, etc.). Students will develop an understanding of not only the connections within biology but also the connections between biology and other scientific disciplines. 
 
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