CALS Undergraduate Learning Outcomes

Find, access, critically evaluate and interpret information, theories and assumptions in one or more major knowledge domains to understand issues, inform decision-making, and reach defensible conclusions.   

Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental principles in the life sciences and describe elements of the agriculture and food system.

Apply data literacy skills to the preparation, interpretation and development of conclusions with quantitative and qualitative data. 

Use technologies that assist with data collection, organization, analysis, design, communication and presentation. 

Communicate effectively through written, oral and visual expression for a variety of purposes and audiences. 

Demonstrate knowledge and awareness of the cultural practices, values, and beliefs of diverse groups of individuals; demonstrate understanding of systemic oppression at multiple levels; understand one’s own cultural perspective and the potential for associated biases. 

Demonstrate the capability to work both independently and in cooperation with others. 

Demonstrate knowledge of ethical principles that guide self, interpersonal, social, societal and global interactions, and ethics in research, practice, and communication of knowledge in the student’s major discipline. 

Develop and apply problem-solving, critical thinking, creativity and reasoning skills to complex problems to develop and test hypotheses, and propose, critique, and evaluate solutions.     

Apply concepts of sustainability to the analysis of one or more major challenges facing humans and the Earth’s resources.