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University Outcomes
The Department of Biology works with students toward meeting the five major competencies of Gallaudet's new General Studies Curriculum:
- Language and Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Identity and Culture
- Knowledge and Inquiry
- Ethics and Social Responsibility
The Department has established student learning outcomes (SLOs) for the BA and BS degree programs. The SLOs are available in Adobe Acrobat PDF format (Download Acrobat Reader).
Department Outcomes
The Department of Biology commits to providing a high quality academic program which teaches the following competencies:
- Demonstrate knowledge of current theories of biology and concepts basic to biology, including: Levels of complexity (molecular/cellular through population/communities/ecosystems); biological principles and processes; connections among concepts across disciplines (physical sciences, mathematics, social sciences).
- Demonstrate critical thinking skills through: Identifying appropriate questions, issues or problems to be explored; analyzing, interpreting and evaluating evidence; constructing well-supported, clearly articulated arguments and conclusions.
- Demonstrate information literacy and research skills through effective use of: Sources of information in biology including published literature and scientific databases; computer applications to acquire and analyze experimental data and develop graphic models.
- Demonstrate experimental research methods including: Scientific methods and instrumentation; safe and appropriate use of laboratory equipment; experimental design; data analysis; familiarity with professional standards in science.
- Demonstrate effective communication with varied audiences and media by: Providing clear structure and transitions; demonstrating substantial understanding via research, credible sources and supporting evidence; demonstrating audience-appropriate purpose, agenda, language and style.
- Demonstrate preparation for future career and educational goals by: awareness of personal competencies (strengths and weaknesses); ability work in a team to accomplish a goal; understanding professional and ethical behavior.
Careers
What can I do with a major in Biology?
Graduates with a degree in biology have gone on to graduate school or careers in the following areas:
- Bioinformatics
- Chemistry
- Cytotechnology
- Education
- Emergency medical technology
- Engineering
- Fitness instruction
- Forensic science
- Forestry
- Game management
- Hospital management
- Industrial hygiene
- Laboratory science
- Marine biology
- Medical illustration
- Medical/laboratory technology
- Medicine
- Microbiology
- Nursing
- Occupational therapy
- Pharmacology
- Technical writing
- Wildlife biology
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