Graduates of the undergraduate biotechnology major will achieve:
- 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;
- development and utilization of critical thinking skills;
- proficiency in the tools and scientific approaches used in biotechnology and how they are applied to solving real-world problems;
- integration of knowledge from coursework and application of this knowledge to research and experience-based work;
- development of a deeper understanding and knowledge of
specialized areas through completion of option requirements;
- 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;
- critical analysis of primary literature in the field and communication of this to peer group;
- ability to work effectively in a team or independently in the laboratory and elsewhere;
- development of an awareness and sensitivity to ethical issues in biotechnology; and
- 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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School of Environmental and Biological Sciences 
