Integrated Biosciences M.S

1a. Students will summarize, analyze, and synthesize the advancement in a specific field/topic within the biological sciences. 

1b. Students will describe how integrative principles apply to specific field/topic of study within the biological sciences. 

1c. Students will critically read and apply scientific information.

2a. Students will demonstrate proficiency in the design of research, using appropriate methodology to address a biological problem. 

2b. Students will complete an original research project meeting the standards for research and analysis in the field.  

3a. Students will effectively communicate research in biology in written form.
3b. Students will effectively present and defend research in biology to colleagues and peers.
3c. Students will accurately describe the application of the professional practice, standards, and ethics of science.
4a. Students will demonstrate proficiency in carrying out collaborative projects, such as working with a mentor to create and carry out an original research project, peer review of colleagues’ manuscripts, mentoring other students in research, working on collaborative research projects and revising scholarly work in response to constructive feedback.
5a. Students will describe how cultural differences can influence the practice and analysis of scientific work.  

5b. Students will follow developments across their field in a global context.