Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Biology] From University of West Georgia

The mission of the B.S. Biology - General Degree Program at?University of West Georgia?in the Department of Biology at the University of West Georgia is to provide under-graduate students the knowledge and training necessary to pursue advanced graduate education, professional studies, or employment. In pursuit of this mission, the Department of Biology offers a B.S. Degree Program via a general track, a professional preparation track or secondary education track.

Objectives

• Students will use concepts, principles, and knowledge to demonstrate mastery in at least three of the following four subject areas: 1. cell biology; 2. molecular biology and genetics; 3. organismal biology; 4. population biology, evolution, and ecology.
• Students will use critical thinking skills or problem based learning skills to demonstrate mastery of the scientific method as it pertains to experimental design, data analysis, or interpretation of experimental data.
• Students will communicate scientific information through the acquisition, organization, or presentation of scientific information in written form.
• Students will communicate scientific information through the acquisition, organization, or presentation of scientific information in oral form.