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Cal Poly Pomona

Student Learning Objectives

1. Graduates will demonstrate mastery of major biological concepts relative to:

a. Fundamental features and processes that unite living organisms and distinguish them from non-living entities.

b. The flow and expression of biological information.

c. Interdependence and interrelationships between organisms and their environment.

d. The diversity of life forms and processes involved in their evolution.

2. Graduates will demonstrate the ability to ask and answer questions in the biological sciences by:

a. Applying the scientic method to the design and conduct of experiments.

b. Selecting and competently using laboratory and field equipment, techniques, and technologies to perform experiments.

3. Graduates will demonstrate mastery of skills essential to career development and life-long learning including:

a. Critical thinking skills

b. Quantitative skills

c. Information skills

d. Communication skills

4. Graduates will recognize and value the historical and contempory influence of scientists and science on society and environment.