Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Biology - Terrestrial and Freshwater Option] From University of North Carolina

The Biology - Terrestrial and Freshwater program at University of North Carolina Wilmington provides an environment in which excellent teaching coupled with diverse research opportunities encourage our faculty to become leaders in their discipline. 

Our teaching emphasizes current theories of biological science, knowledge of basic investigative skills, and methods of critical inquiry.

Learning outcomes

• Students should have the ability to demonstrate a fundamental level of academic competence in core biological content and issue knowledge. (Foundational Knowledge)

• Students should be able to present biological information orally. (Foundational Knowledge, Thoughtful Expression)

• Students should be able to competently critique biological literature. (Foundational Knowledge, Critical thinking, information Literacy)

• Students should be able to utilize biological literature to examine scientific questions. (Foundational Knowledge, Critical thinking, information Literacy)

• Students should have the ability to demonstrate competence in biological writing. (Foundational Knowledge, Thoughtful Expression)

• A student should have the ability to understand basic biological experimental design and quantitative methods.(Foundational Knowledge, Critical thinking)

• A student should have the ability to apply biological knowledge to current topics. (Foundational Knowledge, Critical thinking, information Literacy,Thoughtful Expression)