511 - Biological Sciences (AAS)

1. Explain and apply the scientific method in order to document, interpret, and present results of an experiment.

2. Evaluate scientific literature to summarize current thinking on a significant topic.

3. Display effective interpersonal communication and work skills in the lecture and laboratory setting.

4. Choose and employ proper safety practices in the laboratory.

5. Demonstrate the calibration and operation of scientific instrumentation.

6. Utilize gravimetric and volumetric methods to determine the physical and chemical properties of matter.

7. Make both organic and inorganic compounds according to prescribed multi-step syntheses.

8. Use microbiological techniques to isolate organisms in pure culture.

9. Describe the association of structure and function of plants and animals.

10. Classify groups of organisms according to taxonomic criteria and evolutionary relationships.