Student Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes for the MNAS in animal science

• Students will have an in-depth understanding and mastery of the literature in at least one particular animal science area.
• Students will be able to evaluate and interpret quantitative data using the scientific method.
• Students will be able to write and speak accurately and clearly about animal science topics.
• Students will be able to identify, develop and complete an original scientific project.
• Students will be able to analyze research data using appropriate statistical methods.
• Students completing a thesis will write in the style appropriate for publication of the thesis.
• Students completing a thesis will present and successfully defend their thesis work.

Learning outcomes for the MNAS in environmental plant science

• Students will have an in-depth understanding and mastery of the literature in at least one particular plant science area.
• Students will be able to evaluate and interpret quantitative data using the scientific method.
• Students will be able to write accurately and clearly about plant science topics.
• Students will be able to identify, develop and complete an original scientific project.
• Students will be able to analyze research data using appropriate statistical methods.
• Students completing a thesis will write in the style appropriate for publication of the thesis.
• Students completing a thesis will present and successfully defend their thesis work.

Learning outcomes for the MNAS in natural resources

• Students will have an in-depth understanding and mastery of the literature in at least one particular area of natural resources.
• Students will be able to evaluate and interpret quantitative data using the scientific method.
• Students will be able to write accurately and clearly about topics related to natural resources.
• Students will be able to identify, develop and complete an original scientific project.
• Students will be able to analyze research data using appropriate statistical methods.
• Students completing a thesis will write in the style appropriate for publication of the thesis.
• Students completing a thesis will present and successfully defend their thesis work.