BP229 - Bachelor of Science

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Plan: BP229BISC - Bachelor of Science (Biological Sciences)
Campus: City Campus

Learning outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes Statement

On graduating from the BSc (Biological Sciences) program, you will have achieved the following Program Learning Outcomes.

1 Understanding science

1.1. You will demonstrate a coherent understanding of biological sciences by articulating the methods of science and explaining why current biological knowledge is both contestable and testable through further inquiry.

1.2. You will demonstrate a coherent understanding of biological sciences by explaining the role and relevance of biological sciences in society.

2 Scientific knowledge

2.1. You will exhibit depth and breadth of biological knowledge by demonstrating well-developed understanding of biological sciences.

2.2. You will exhibit depth and breadth of biological knowledge by  demonstrating knowledge that biological sciences have interdisciplinary connections with other sciences.

3 Inquiry and problem solving

3.1. You will be able to critically analyse and solve problems in biological sciences  by gathering, synthesizing and critically evaluating information from a range of sources.

3.2. You will be able to critically analyse and solve problems in biological sciences by designing and planning an investigation, including developing a testable hypothesis.

3.3. You will be able to critically analyse and solve problems in biological sciences by selecting and applying practical and/or theoretical techniques with technical competence in conducting field, laboratory-based, or virtual experiments.

3.4.You will be able tocritically analyse and solve problems in biological sciences by collecting, accurately recording, interpreting, and drawing conclusions from scientific data.

4 Communication

4.1. You will be an effective communicator of biological sciences by effectively communicating scientific results, information, or arguments using a range of modes (oral, written, visual) for a variety of purposes and audiences.

5 Personal and professional responsibility

5.1. You will be accountable for individual learning and scientific work in environmental science by being an independent and self-directed learner.

5.2. You will be accountable for  individual learning and scientific work by working effectively, responsibly, ethically, and safely in an individual or team context.

5.3. You will be accountable for individual learning and scientific work by  demonstrating knowledge of the regulatory frameworks and ethical principles relevant to the biological sciences.

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