- Students will demonstrate proficiency in their area of specialization in order to succeed in careers and graduate programs.
- Students will demonstrate proficiency in the concepts involving disciplines and to pursue graduate work requiring basic background in these areas.
- Students will learn and apply basic experimental design and research techniques using modern equipment. This will include use of proper controls and data analysis.
- Students will develop the ability to locate, critically read and evaluate the scientific literature, particularly the validity of scientific hypotheses, data and models.
- Students will skillfully communicate scientific information in written and oral formats.
- Students will develop skill in critically evaluating the relationship of scientific theories with ethical and religious perspectives, particularly those common to Reformed Christians