
Education
Undergraduate Student Learning Outcomes
Biological Knowledge: Synthesis and Application
Student will be able to:
- Explain biological processes from molecules to ecosystems in an evolutionary context, including being able to use examples from Hawai‘i.
Critical Thinking and Reasoning Skills
Student will be able to:
- Demonstrate scientific literacy by critically evaluating scientific evidence, identifying gaps in knowledge, and applying strong evidence-based biological arguments to real-world problems.
- Apply the scientific method to generate new hypotheses, formulate experimental approaches and outline potential outcomes, applying appropriate logical and quantitative methods.
Values
Student will:
- Work individually and in teams in an ethical manner, and demonstrate respect for diversity of viewpoints
Communication skills
Student will:
- In oral and written forms, be able to communicate biological information clearly and professionally.
Graduate Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge in a specialized area of the biological sciences and general knowledge of related areas, as defined by the student’s committee.
- PhD track: Conduct original and independent scientific research, including critical analysis, synthesis and use of information and data, that contributes to one’s field of study.
- MS A track: Conduct scientific research, including critical analysis, synthesis and use of information and data, specific to one’s field of study.
- MS B track: Critically analyze, synthesize and interpret information specific to one’s field of study.
- Proficiently communicate and disseminate scientific information in oral and in written form.
- Conduct research responsibly and ethically.
- Engage professionally and collegially with the larger scientific community and with society.