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Marketable Skills Report

Science & Engineering

Biology

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Major in Biology

Marketable Skills:

  • Think critically
  • Analyze and solve problems
  • Communicate clearly and effectively
  • Ability to collaborate manifested as ability to work on research teams and academic teams to develop presentations, and ability to follow oral and written instructions and to provide clear instructions to others
  • Ability to convey scientific ideas and concepts orally and in writing in a manner appropriate to the audience; ability to understand, interpret and summarize oral and written scientific communications; ability to criticize arguments rationally
  • Ability to search relevant scientific databases for new scientific literature or information
  • Ability to think critically demonstrated by using logic to interpret scientific results, identify appropriate experimental controls, identify and evaluate alternative explanations for experimental results, and design methods for testing hypotheses
  • Ability to understand and comply with safety guidelines; bring safety concerns to the attention of appropriate supervisors or authorities; and articulate ethical, legal, environmental and societal impacts of research projects
  • Mastery of the depth of knowledge required for the degree: the diversity of life; molecular, genetic, evolutionary, cellular and physiological processes; principles of scientific experimentation as well as awareness of specific technical approaches

Science & Engineering

Biology

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Major in Biology

Marketable Skills:
  • Think critically
  • Analyze and solve problems
  • Communicate clearly and effectively
  • Ability to collaborate manifested as ability to work on research teams and academic teams to develop presentations, and ability to follow oral and written instructions and to provide clear instructions to others
  • Ability to convey scientific ideas and concepts orally and in writing in a manner appropriate to the audience; ability to understand, interpret and summarize oral and written scientific communications; ability to criticize arguments rationally
  • Ability to search relevant scientific databases for new scientific literature or information
  • Ability to think critically demonstrated by using logic to interpret scientific results, identify appropriate experimental controls, identify and evaluate alternative explanations for experimental results, and design methods for testing hypotheses
  • Ability to understand and comply with safety guidelines; bring safety concerns to the attention of appropriate supervisors or authorities; and articulate ethical, legal, environmental and societal impacts of research projects
  • Mastery of the depth of knowledge required for the degree: the diversity of life; molecular, genetic, evolutionary, cellular and physiological processes; principles of scientific experimentation as well as awareness of specific technical approaches
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