Biology
Learning outcomes
Students who graduate from Biology will be able to:
| No. | Learning outcome |
|---|---|
| 1 | Exhibit a broad and coherent body of knowledge by articulating the methods of biology and explaining why current biological knowledge is both contestable and testable through further inquiry. |
| 2 | Evaluate the importance of biological processes to our society and recognise and appreciate the role of biodiversity in sustaining life on our planet. |
| 3 | Exhibit deep knowledge of identified core concepts in biology and related subdisciplines and recognise the interdisciplinary connections of biology with other sciences. |
| 4 | Source, collate, synthesise and critically evaluate biological information from a range of relevant sources to further their understanding in biology. |
| 5 | Work competently safely and responsibly in the field and laboratory, using a variety of practical and analytical techniques. |
| 6 | Deploy skills in numeracy and data analysis to analyse experimental outcomes and obtain answers to biological questions. |
| 7 | Communicate biological concepts and findings through a range of modes for a variety of purposes and audiences, using evidence-based arguments that are robust to critique. |
| 8 | Design, plan and carry out field, laboratory-based, or virtual experiments in biology. Collect, accurately record, interpret, analyse, and draw conclusions from collected data. |
| 9 | Recognise that biological knowledge has been acquired by curiosity and creativity and demonstrate creativity in thinking and problem solving. |
| 10 | Critically analyse observations of biological phenomena by creating and developing models and/or proposing and testing hypotheses. |
| 11 | Address authentic problems in biology, working responsibly and professionally within collaborative, interdisciplinary teams. |
| 12 | Examine and evaluate contemporary issues in biology from a range of ethical and cross-cultural perspectives. |
