Student Learning Outcomes Assessment

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates will understand the fundamental principles of plant biology including plant cell biology, plant development and anatomy, plant physiology and plant genetics.
Graduates will be able to apply the fundamental principles of plant biology to their area of specialization (crop production, plant breeding or postharvest technology).
Graduates will have the ability to use modern library search tools to retrieve scientific information related to plant sciences and agriculture.
Graduates will understand the scientific method and have the ability to design and perform field and/or laboratory experiments related to plant functions.
Graduates will have the critical thinking skills to make decisions by drawing logical conclusions using scientific principles.
Graduates will understand and be able to articulate how knowledge of plant sciences is applied in agriculture and the role of plant science in addressing challenges facing society.
Graduates will be able to successfully pursue careers in agricultural industries, government or to pursue advanced degrees in plant sciences, agronomy, plant genetics or related disciplines.

updated: June 2017