Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Biological Sciences] From California Polytechnic State University

Biology majors can gain preprofessional preparation in the biomedical fields, coursework toward a teaching credential, progress toward professional certification, and/or preparation for graduate training in a field of interest. In addition to the core coursework for the biology major, students may choose a concentration in order to gain a deep, focused understanding of a specific subfield within biology, or may follow the general curriculum in biology for broader exposure to a variety of topics.

Program Learning Objectives

• Students will demonstrate a writing style appropriate for communicating scientific results to a diverse audience.
• Students will integrate math, physical sciences and technology to answer biological questions using the scientific method.
• Students will demonstrate proficiency of lab and field techniques in their area of specialization.
• Students will master and retain fundamental concepts in biology (atom to ecosystem).
• Students will demonstrate the skill to assess and analyze data with objectivity.
• Students will demonstrate proficiency in searching, reading and evaluating the scientific literature.