BIOS 1000 - Animal Diversity

• Students will be able to explain basic facts, terminology, concepts, and methods of modern science with a focus on animal biodiversity.
• Students will be able to apply scientific methods of inquiry appropriate to the field of biodiversity to gather and analyze data and draw evidence-based conclusions.
• Students will be able to evaluate evidence-based scientific arguments in a logical fashion.
• Students will be able to distinguish between scientific and non-scientific evidence and explanations about the loss of biodiversity on the planet.
• Students will be able to communicate how scientific findings contribute to the modern world and how scientific research can be communicated through various modern types of media.
• Students will be able to explain how scientific principles of biology are formulated, evaluated, and either modified or validated.
• Students will be able to use current models and theories of biodiversity to describe, explain, or predict natural phenomena.
• Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding that scientific data must be reproducible but that it shows intrinsic variation and can have limitations.
• Students will be able to apply foundational knowledge and biodiversity-specific concepts to address issues or solve problems regarding loss of animal biodiversity.