Genetics

Intended learning outcomes

Genetics Major Graduates should demonstrate:

• a broad knowledge of genetic principles and of different methods of genetic analysis;
• an appreciation of how genetic principles and experimentation can be used to understand the biology of diverse organisms at different levels;
• ability to identify significant theoretical and technical advances in the discipline of genetics and the relationship between genetics and other disciplines in biology;
• capacity to apply appropriate methods in genetics to solve problems in biology;
• capacity for scientific reasoning, problem solving and research skills;
• proficiency in the analysis and interpretation of data derived from direct experimentation and from the literature;
• ability to identify and interpret scientific literature relevant to a topic in genetics;
• effective writing and oral presentation skills to communicate research findings;
• ability to work effectively, responsibly and safely in an individual or team context; work collaboratively to accomplish common goals; understand and apply laboratory safety measures;
• independence and self-direction in their learning and ability to set their own goals and effectively manage their time and priorities; and
• high level of professional integrity; understanding of the requirements for personal and collective laboratory safety; understanding of the ethical requirements regarding plagiarism and accurate data reporting and analysis.