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.