Learning Outcomes:
Division of Natural Sciences

Biochemistry

• • Students will apply fundamental principles and approaches in biochemistry.

  • Students will use current scientific literature to formulate hypotheses and develop plans to safely execute and interpret biochemical experiments using modern research methods and instrumentation.

  • Students will communicate scientific ideas and experimental results (orally and in writing) using technical terms and discipline specific vocabulary.

  • Students will work effectively in scientific teams.

Biology

• • Students will apply fundamental principles and approaches in the areas of cellular, organismal and population biology.

  • Students will effectively communicate experimental results and scientific ideas in oral and written formats.

  • Students will develop and test hypotheses using appropriate research methods.

  • Students will analyze research in the context of published literature.

  • Students will work effectively in a scientific team.

Chemistry

• • Students will demonstrate knowledge of fundamental and evolving chemical properties and processes, and apply theories and principles from the field of chemistry.

  • Students will plan and safely execute experiments using the literature, modern techniques and instrumentation and interpret the results.

  • Students will solve problems collaboratively, write effective scientific reports and present effective scientific talks.

  • Students will understand the evolving political, economic, and sociological aspects of chemical problems and solutions, and explain the benefits and problems of modern chemistry for society.

Computational Data Science

• • Students will be able to identify, obtain, and curate diverse data sets.

  • Students will be able to identify and apply appropriate methods of data analysis.

  • Students will be able to apply computational and statistical thinking to projects in their discipline.

  • Students will be able to articulate and communicate data-driven answers to complex questions.

Exercise Science

• • Students will apply fundamental principles and approaches in the key areas of biology, exercise physiology, and human performance.

  • Students will effectively communicate foundational and new findings in human performance and rehabilitation sciences, focusing on scientific research and experimental or experiential results in oral and written formats.

  • Students will develop hypotheses and determine appropriate research methods needed to test hypotheses and assess and critique research designs and results.

  • Students will bridge the classroom and the professional setting  by completing an approved internship or research experience directly involved with the field of exercise science, human performance, or rehabilitation.

Mathematics

• • Students will be able to analyze, adapt, and construct the logical structure of argument in order to apply mathematical tools in a variety of problems.

  • Students will be able to tackle poorly-defined real-world problems by building and learning from deterministic and probabilistic mathematical models.

  • Students will be able to communicate both big ideas and technical details to a variety of audiences in written, visual, and spoken formats.

  • Students will be able to implement processes and algorithms using modern technology to leverage the efficiency of computers in generating examples and solutions.

Neuroscience

• • Students will demonstrate and apply a breadth of knowledge that spans the full range of neuroscience sub-disciplines, including developmental, molecular, cellular, systems, behavioral, cognitive, and computational neuroscience. 

  • Students will understand and utilize scientific methods for studying neuroscience; including forming hypotheses, designing experiments with appropriate procedures and instrumentation, and collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and reporting data.

  • Students will effectively communicate scientific concepts, orally and in writing.

  • Students will discuss neuroscience in an ethical context, including how studying neuroscience can inform and contribute to the resolution of ethical, social, and environmental issues.

Physics

• • Students will demonstrate an understanding of general, modern, and advanced physics topics.

  • Students will design, perform and interpret an insightful physics experiment.

  • Students will communicate physical concepts and experimental details.

  • Students will collaborate as part of a scientific team.

  • Students will apply math and technology tools to problem solving.

Psychology

• • Students will master psychology content.

  • Students will demonstrate psychology information literacy.

  • Students will demonstrate effective communication.

  • Students will enhance teamwork skills.