Biology Program

The study of life, its origins, diversity and intricacies.

Undergraduate Program Objectives

General Learning Objectives

• General Objectives for the BS/BA in Biology
• Learning Objectives for the BS/BA in Biology

General Objectives for the BS/BA in Biology

• Provide students with the opportunity to earn a BS/BA degree in Biology from the California State University.
• Prepare students to become highly valued with analytical skills and a sophisticated expertise in life sciences for such diverse vocations as scientific research, teaching, consulting, biotechnology, the health professions, public and private organizations.

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Learning Objectives for the BS/BA in Biology

Students graduating from the Biology program will be able to:

• Explain the basic structures and fundamental processes of life at molecular, cellular and organismal levels.
• Identify the evolutionary processes that lead to adaptation and biological diversity.
• Describe the relationship between life forms and their environment and ecosystems.
• Collect, organize, analyze, interpret and present quantitative and qualitative data and incorporate them into the broader context of biological knowledge.
• Effectively apply current technology and scientific methodologies for problem solving.
• Find, select and evaluate various types of scientific information including primary research articles, mass media sources and world-wide web information.
• Communicate effectively in written and oral forms.

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