Biochemistry graduate student learning outcomes

Biochemistry M.S. program student learning outcomes	Courses	Research and other experience	Thesis
Understanding of the key principles of biochemistry at an advanced level	X	X	X
Awareness of the major issues at the forefront of the discipline	X	X
An in-depth understanding of the area of biochemistry chosen for research emphasis		X	X
Ability to design and carry out experiments (safely) and to interpret experimental data		X
Production of significant original research		X	X
Ability to assess primary papers critically		X	X
Ability to collaborate with other scientists, including people of diverse backgrounds	X	X
Ability to present their work through written, oral, and visual presentations	X	X	X
Awareness of ethical issues in biochemical research and careers	X	X
University-wide graduate student learning outcomes
Knowledge	X	X	X
Skills		X	X
Attitude and professional conduct		X	X

Biochemistry Ph.D. program student learning outcomes	Courses	Research and other experience	Preliminary exam	Thesis
Understanding of the key principles of biochemistry at an advanced level	X	X	X	X
Awareness of the major issues at the forefront of the discipline	X	X	X
An in-depth understanding of the area of biochemistry chosen for research emphasis		X		X
Ability to design and carry out experimants (safely) and to interpret experimental data		X
Production of significant original research		X		X
Ability to assess primary papers critically		X	X	X
Ability to collaborate with other scientists, including people of diverse backgrounds	X	X
Ability to present and defend their work through written, oral, and visual presentations, including an original research proposal	X	X	X	X
Awareness of ethical issues in biochemical research and careers	X	X
University-wide graduate student learning outcomes
Knowledge	X	X	X	X
Skills		X	X	X
Attitude and professional conduct		X		X