Domains
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Science Foundations -
- Examine the process of genetic change in an organism.
- Examine the quantitative relationships of mass and energy in a chemical reaction.
- Examine fundamental concepts of fluid flow using models and mathematical descriptions.
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Scientific Communication -
- Communicate the practical impact of scientific evidence.
- Analyze current scientific literature in evidence-based practice.
- Organize central ideas and concepts in a cohesive and logical manner.
- Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate ideas through formal written methods.
- Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate ideas through formal visual and oral methods.
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Professionalism and Ethics -
- Analyze the relationship between society and science.
- Demonstrate professional behavior in respect to appearance, communication, ethics, and respect for diversity.
- Illustrate the collaborative nature of science.
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Data Analysis and Interpretation -
- Develop the most appropriate test of hypothesis using a variety of experimental designs.
- Apply quantitative skills and tools in the management and analysis of data sets.
- Analyze, interpret, and apply data obtained from current technologies within a given context.
- Identify subsequent analyses based on interpretation of data.
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Environmental and Human Health Regulations -
- Identify the appropriate regulations to apply to an environmental and human health protection issue.
- Create a plan for achieving environmental or human health compliance.
- Apply appropriate regulations and best practices in environmental and human health protection to ensure safety and compliance.
- Communicate regulatory outcomes to the appropriate agency.
- Examine waste management concepts including systems, classifications, and disposal methods.
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Environmental Science -
- Describe interactions among physical and biological elements within an ecosystem.
- Analyze the local and global impact of current sustainability practices among ecosystem components at multiple functional scales.
- Explain the causes and potential negative impacts of a loss of biodiversity.
- Analyze conservation problems and devise solutions that include societal, ethical, and practical considerations.
- Analyze how heredity and natural selection influence the characteristics and traits of various populations.
- Identify major groups of organisms and classify them within a phylogenetic framework.
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