A. Malcolm Campbell's Bio113 Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete Biology 113 will:

Develop a foundational understanding of the core concepts in biology: information, evolution,
cells, emergent properties, and homeostasis.
Assemble overarching themes of biology (e.g. structure/function, surface area to volume, signal
amplification, noise, etc.) that span more than one core concept and all size scales.
Apply the process of science to answer questions about life.
Employ and understand quantitative analysis and mathematical reasoning with experimental data.
Use mathematical modeling and simulations to enhance understanding of biology.
Integrate different science and math disciplines to provide a more holistic understanding of
biology.
Communicate with a wide audience so that they can collaborate with science and math colleagues.
Connect biology with everyday world and society.
Recognize that biology is not divided into two sizes as represented by common course divisions.
Evaluate public policy in light of scientific evidence.
Distinguish biology as a science based on experimental questions and data analysis rather than a
discipline of vocabulary words to be memorized.