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Agriculture and Food Systems 020
Animal Science 067
Biochemistry 115
Bioenvironmental Engineering 117
Biological Sciences 119
Biotechnology 126
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Chemistry 160
Communication 192
Ecology, Evolution, and Natural Resources 216
Entomology 370
Environmental and Business Economics 373
Environmental Planning and Design 573
Environmental Policy, Institutions, and Behavior 374
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New Brunswick Undergraduate Catalog 2015–2017 School of Environmental and Biological Sciences Programs of Study Biotechnology 126 Learning Goals  

Learning Goals


Graduates of the undergraduate biotechnology major will achieve:
  1. mastery of the major concepts and principles in the life and physical sciences that provide a solid foundation for understanding the advances in the field of biotechnology, defined in its broadest sense;
  2. development and utilization of critical thinking skills;
  3. proficiency in the tools and scientific approaches used in biotechnology and how they are applied to solving real-world problems;
  4. integration of knowledge from coursework and application of this knowledge to research and experience-based work;
  5. development of a deeper understanding and knowledge of specialized areas through completion of option requirements;
  6. ability to survey published literature, define an original problem for inquiry, design and execute experiments to test this problem, analyze the data, and present the research in writing or orally;
  7. critical analysis of primary literature in the field and communication of this to peer group;
  8. ability to work effectively in a team or independently in the laboratory and elsewhere;
  9. development of an awareness and sensitivity to ethical issues in biotechnology; and
  10. attainment of knowledge base, technical proficiency, and communication skills for postbaccalaureate employment in the biotechnology field and for graduate/professional advanced education.
 
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