Graduate student learning outcomes
M.S. graduates from the Biochemistry program will have demonstrated:
- Understanding of the key principles of biochemistry at an advanced level.
- Awareness of the major issues at the forefront of the discipline.
- An in-depth understanding of the area of biochemistry chosen for research emphasis.
- Ability to design and carry out experiments (safely) and to interpret experimental data.
- Production of significant original research.
- Ability to assess primary papers critically.
- Ability to collaborate with other scientists, including people of diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to present their work through written, oral, and visual presentations.
- Awareness of ethical issues in biochemical research and careers.
Alignment matrix
M.S. program student learning outcomes |
Courses |
Research and other experience |
Preliminary exam |
Thesis |
Understanding of the key principles of biochemistry at an advanced level |
A |
X |
n/a |
X |
Awareness of the major issues at the forefront of the discipline |
X |
X |
n/a |
|
An in-depth understanding of the area of biochemistry chosen for research emphasis | X |
n/a |
X |
|
Ability to design and carry out experimants (safely) and to interpret experimental data |
X |
n/a |
||
Production of significant original research |
X |
n/a |
X |
|
Ability to assess primary papers critically |
X |
n/a |
X |
|
Ability to collaborate with other scientists, including people of diverse backgrounds |
X |
X |
n/a |
|
Ability to present their work through written, oral, and visual presentations |
A |
X |
n/a |
X |
Awareness of ethical issues in biochemical research and careers |
X |
X |
n/a |
|
University-wide graduate student learning outcomes |
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Knowledge |
X |
X |
n/a |
X |
Skills |
X |
n/a |
X |
|
Attitude and professional conduct |
X |
n/a |
X |
Summary of program assessment since 2004
Two of the SLOs were used in the previous assessment of the program: #1 and #8. A direct measure of #1 SLO was the result of six examinations given throughout the Biochemistry 1 and 2 courses. An indirect measure of #1 SLO has been a successful thesis defense. For #8 SLO, a direct measure was the outcome of the audience surveys from the Biochemistry seminar course, in which graduate students present literature data. Indirect measures of #8 SLO were: a writing assignment in Biochemistry 1 course, an ability to publish the students results in a peer-reviewed journal, and a successful thesis defense.
Ph.D. graduates from the Biochemistry program will have demonstrated:
- Understanding of the key principles of biochemistry at an advanced level.
- Awareness of the major issues at the forefront of the discipline.
- An in-depth understanding of the area of biochemistry chosen for research emphasis.
- Ability to design and carry out experiments (safely) and to interpret experimental data.
- Production of significant original research.
- Ability to assess primary papers critically.
- Ability to collaborate with other scientists, including people of diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to present and defend their work through written, oral, and visual presentations, including an original research proposal.
- Awareness of ethical issues in biochemical research and careers.
Alignment matrix
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 |
A |
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 |
A |
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 |
Summary of program assessment since 2004
Two of the SLOs were used in the previous assessment of the program: #1 and #8. A direct measure of #1 SLO was the result of six examinations given throughout the Biochemistry 1 and 2 courses. An indirect measure of #1 SLO has been a successful thesis defense. For #8 SLO, a direct measure was the outcome of the audience surveys from the Biochemistry seminar course, in which graduate students present literature data. Indirect measures of #8 SLO were: a writing assignment in Biochemistry 1 course, an ability to publish the students results in a peer-reviewed journal, and a successful thesis defense.