Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences Major - Learning outcomes

As a result of completing this program, students should be able to

• Apply knowledge and skills through critical thinking and logical reflection and interpretation of scientific data and literature;
• Develop skills in quantifying and drawing conclusions from laboratory experiments.
• Report scientific knowledge and findings in written, visual and verbal forms and to communicate scientific arguments effectively;
• Demonstrate professionalism and appreciation of ethical practice in science in the real world.

In order to achieve these outcomes, students will

• exhibit insight and complex reasoning to engage in experimental design.
• develop critical thinking skills in the interpretation of scientific data and literature
• demonstrate a fundamental understanding of scientific and applied principles.
• readily see connections between scientific ideas, systematic procedures and data.
• perform experienced and independent skills in quantifying, calculating and drawing results of laboratory experiments.
• disseminate information at all levels of interaction by describing clearly the qualities of scientific materials, calculations and results.
• exhibit confidence in drawing conclusions from existing data.
• accurately portray, explain and interpret data calculation and results of scientific processes related to the discipline.
• consistently apply ideas and new insights to laboratory application, combining resources or finding evidence to support new conclusions.
• show leadership in teaching laboratory techniques to others within the discipline.
• portray evidence, data and interpretation in a convincing manner.
• show insight and capacity to illustrate, compare, contrast and explain scientific material orally.
• demonstrate knowledge of current best practices and ethical applications in the discipline.
• draw accurate conclusions from engagement of scientific endeavour with logical application of scientific method.
• achieve accurate insights through scientific inquiry in a dependable and consistent manner.
• usually produce good results from independent lab, field and practice situations related to the discipline.
• adeptly estimate and use measurement and calculation to reach useful conclusions.
• convey qualities of samples, specimens, environmental experiments and results accurately and in detail.
• show advanced insight and clever selection of needed equipment.
• provide needed resources, in useful and orderly ways, for scientific processes related to the discipline.
• create engaging, lively accounts of scientific processes and/or findings.
• demonstrate skilled, adept presentation of scientific ideas and practices in writing.
• use advanced, broad skills in oral presentation of scientific information and conclusions.
• skillfully wield computer software and allied equipment and supplies.
• take part in scientific endeavour through literature searches, conference attendance or other intervention in the related scientific disciplines.

Possible career options

• Technologist in a lab
• Critical Writer/Journalist in human science-related topics
• Health Services Co-ordinator
• More senior post in career (EMT, Medical Technician and other related positions)
• Researcher