Formulate testable hypotheses. These include hypotheses that are testable by students at the middle and high school levels. Design experiments to test an hypothesis and analyze and graphically display data produced from these experiments. These include experiments appropriate in science education. Students should be able to use and demonstrate these skills to others.
Students retrieve information relevant to the course material using library and Internet resources.
Students develop an understanding of the inter-relatedness of different areas of science through learning the chemical basis of biological reactions and mathematical principles underlying biological systems. Students work in small groups or as a class which allows for sharing of ideas and information and encourages interaction not only between the students but with the faculty members as well. Students learn to organize, analyze and communicate experimental work through written laboratory reports and oral presentations. Identify biotic and abiotic factors of the environment that affect population density and other niche characteristics of organisms in nature. This includes information that can be utilized in science education.