1. Quantitative skills

• Use of mathematics to support lab skills
• Develop elementary knowledge of descriptive statistics and statistical tests
• Appropriately present quantitative data
• (Goucher College Outcomes: Analyze, Contribute)

 2. Critical thinking skills

• Comprehend disciplinary content
• Ability to gather and synthesize information and discern value of sources
• Analyze data and make appropriate conclusions
• Apply analytical skills to formulate a working hypothesis
• Demonstrate awareness of ethical issues in the molecular life sciences
• (Goucher College Outcomes: Analyze, Contribute, Respect)

 3. Communication skills

• Ability to organize scientific information in a logical fashion
• Ability to write research and review papers in the form of professional journal articles
• Ability to orally present experimental work
• Develop collaborative skills as part of a team with people of different backgrounds
• (Goucher College Outcomes: Analyze, Contribute, Connect, Respect)

4. Laboratory/Field skills

• Develop observational skills
• Develop skills in biochemical and molecular biological techniques, and demonstrate understanding of their theoretical basis
• Work safely in the laboratory
• Design and execute new experiments to test a working hypothesis
• Develop computer literacy skills through statistical software, literature searches, and bioinformatics
• (Goucher College Outcomes: Analyze, Contribute)

5. Preparing students for graduate/professional studies and future careers

• Offer a timely and appropriate curriculum in the biological sciences
• Provide guidance and support for students pursuing these fields
• (Goucher College Outcomes: Connect)

Updated: February 2018

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