Weber State University   

Zoology

Student Learning Outcomes

4/11/01

1. Students will understand these six basic principles: 
   • The nature of scientific inquiry as it relates to the acquisition of biological knowledge.
   • The role of evolution as the major unifying principle in biology.
   • The importance of genetics to the evolutionary continuity and diversity of life. 
   • The relationship between structure and function in the organization of animals.
   • The organization of life from molecules and cells to organisms and ecosystems and how the interactions among these levels have shaped life on earth.
   • The ecological relationship between humans and other organisms and the increasingly significant impact that human activity has on the biosphere. 
2. Students will appreciate the ecological, aesthetic, economic, and scientific value of animals. 
3. Students will be aware of career opportunities available to a zoology graduate and will learn how to prepare themselves for employment and for professional or graduate school education. 
4. Students will acquire the skills necessary for a successful career in biology, including proficiency in computer applications, laboratory and field research techniques, written and oral communication, and reading and critically evaluating scientific literature.

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