{"id":394,"date":"2018-05-04T11:34:35","date_gmt":"2018-05-04T15:34:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/department-of-biology\/mission-statement-department-of-biology\/"},"modified":"2019-09-26T10:02:57","modified_gmt":"2019-09-26T14:02:57","slug":"mission","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/department-of-biology\/mission\/","title":{"rendered":"Mission Statement"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In keeping with the Mission of Monmouth University\u2019s School of Science, the Department of Biology fosters a transformative learning experience by promoting active learning, scientific reasoning, and critical thinking while maintaining a rigorous academic environment in which the potential of each individual can be realized. Promoting a culture of scientific collaboration, inquiry based learning is facilitated by small classes that allow for individual interaction with faculty and fellow classmates. The department is committed to experiential learning through course and laboratory exercises, educational field experiences, and participation in research, internships, and cooperative education programs. The Department is devoted to discovering and nurturing the talents and interests of students and guiding them in choosing a career for a successful life after Monmouth.<\/p>\n<h2>Student Learning Outcomes<\/h2>\n<p>Monmouth University Biology graduates are:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Leaders and collaborators<\/li>\n<li>Strong oral and written communicators<\/li>\n<li>Critical thinkers who can solve challenging problems<\/li>\n<li>Proficient in biology through research, classroom, laboratory and field experiences<\/li>\n<li>Literate of scientific technology and scholarly resources<\/li>\n<li>Skilled in analyzing and interpreting scientific information<\/li>\n<li>Globally aware of environmental and health issues<\/li>\n<li>Aware of ethical challenges in the field<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Biology Department Mission Statement<br \/>\n The Monmouth University Biology Department specializes in the fostering of critical thinking and the development of the scientific perspective while maintaining an academic environment in which the potential of each individual can be realized.<br \/>\n While the department\u2019s primary mandate is to prepare its majors in the Bachelor of Science in Biology program, they also maintain an accessible and relatable level of coursework that serves the general education requirements of non-science majors. The biology major is provided with a curriculum that establishes the essential background and skills to understand living organisms and to contribute to advancing the boundaries of this understanding. This foundation will prepare graduates for jobs in biological sciences and for admission to graduate programs and professional (e.g., medical, dental, and veterinary) schools.<br \/>\n The department is committed to experiential learning through rigorous laboratory exercises, field experiences, and the opportunity to participate in biological research, internships, and cooperative education programs. Students are afforded the opportunity to develop writing and presentation skills appropriate to function as a biologist while building a foundation in basic biological education. 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