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.

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 construct a formal proof of a given proposition using a given set of assumptions.

  • Students will be able to construct a mathematical/quantitative model of a problem not already given in explicit mathematical form. Problems could arise from a wide variety of sources and need not be restricted only to quantitative disciplines.

  • Students will be able to present, both verbally and in writing, the results of an independent project, Honors project, expository work, or other course work, using appropriate and correct mathematical language.

  • Students will be able to translate a mathematical problem into a form suitable for technological exploration using, for example, a computer algebra system, a more basic programming language, or other specialized software. Students will be able to recognize when the use of such technology is appropriate and/or useful.

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.