Associate of Science-Transfer, Life Sciences, Program Outcomes
Bodies of Knowledge
Upon successful completion of the program, a student will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of scientific methods and concepts; including collecting scientific data, formulating hypotheses, using experiments to test hypotheses; drawing conclusions, and reporting results.
- Demonstrate foundational knowledge of chemistry.
- Demonstrate foundational knowledge of biology.
- Demonstrate knowledge of local ecosystems, and the importance of local plants and animals for traditional Indigenous uses.
- Articulate Indigenous ways of knowing the natural world.
- Articulate the importance of ethics and values in the practice of science, including Native American cultural values.
Communication Skills
Upon successful completion of the program, a student will be able to:
- Communicate scientific concepts orally and in writing, using scientific terminology.
- Present scientific data with written reports, tables and figures, and oral presentations.
- Technical Skills
- Upon successful completion of the program, a student will be able to:
- Perform biological laboratory techniques.
- Utilize library, Internet, and other resources to research scientific topics.
Quantitative Skills
Upon successful completion of the program, a student will be able to:
- Collect, organize, and interpret data.
- Calculate answers to problems using algebra and calculus.
- Apply methods of mathematics to analyze, understand, and explore life sciences problems.
- Reading Skills
- Upon successful completion of the program, a student will be able to:
- Demonstrate comprehension of literature in the life sciences.
- Extend knowledge of scientific concepts and vocabulary through readings in the life sciences.