Bachelor of Science in Biology

1. 1.Prepare fully-rounded and scholarly proactive biology graduates;
2. 2.Instruct students on how to interpret and build on recent research findings;
3. 3.Assist students in developing competency by implementing critical and integrative thinking, problem-solving and communication skills;
4. 4.Promote professional development and community service;
5. 5.Reinforce values such as ethics, integrity, responsibility, and service.

Students should be able to:

1. 1.Explain fundamental concepts in the different basic areas of biology;
2. 2.Identify the inter-relatedness of information delivered by the required major courses as applied in their field of study;
3. 3.Evaluate the importance of non-biology courses inherent to the program, such as chemistry and physics, in biological applications;
4. 4.Acquire practical experience and build a team spirit through laboratory group work;
5. 5.Write legitimate scientific reports which require literature search, selection of relevant papers, interpretation of scientific data, and synthesis of a coherent scientific review;
6. 6.Criticize scientific findings and evaluate relevant scientific information/ arguments;
7. 7.Analyze scientific data and use graphic techniques by using the appropriate statistical tools;
8. 8.Discuss and convey scientific information through seminars and class presentations;
9. 9.Demonstrate literacy in non-biology areas, such as computer, philosophy, and social studies;
10. 10.Depict the impact of the biological sciences on society and technology.