World-class biologists start here
Biology at USD prepares the next generation of biologists to rise above. To learn the science of biology and then practice it.
Learning outcomes
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of the foundational concepts of biology, including cellular, organismic, ecological and evolutionary biology.
- Rigorously and ethically apply the scientific methods to questions in biology by formulating testable hypotheses and gathering and analyzing data to assess the degree to which they support the hypotheses.
- Employ quantitative reasoning skills to present results and explain their significance.
- Demonstrate information literacy by locating, critically analyzing and discussing primary literature.
- Clearly communicate, orally and in writing, using a standard scientific format with accurate use of conventions such as citations, graphs and statistics.
For the most updated curriculum and course information, go to the catalog of record.