Student Learning Outcomes
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
Cell and Cancer Biology Track
Biomedical Science Graduate Program
ÒùÆÞÉç College of Medicine and Live Sciences
Ph.D. Student learning outcomes
SLO1: Integrate the assimilated key concepts involving normal structure, function, and pathophysiology of body and its organs and extend them into their dissertation projects.Ìý
SLO2: Explain the scientific rationale for the biochemical, molecular, and cellular basis for the homeostatic functioning of the body.Ìý
SLO3: Be able to outline the molecular mechanisms of oncogenic transformation from tumor initiation through metastasis.Ìý
SLO4: Be able to summarize major pathobiological features of prominent types of cancer - breast, prostate, lung, skin, ovarian and pancreatic cancer.Ìý
SLO5: Accrue technical acumen regarding basic bioinformatics and database analysis and apply established statistical methods in the design and execution of the experiments and analysis andÌýinterpretation of the acquired data in the research projects.
SLO6: Ability to ethically conduct laboratory research (RCR), follow humane care in research involving animals, and carefully appraise, accurately tabulate and apprise the experimental results in a timely manner.Ìý
SLO7: Acquire the ability to hone their skills in order to formulate, develop and refine a testable hypothesis based on the premise built on from their preliminary data and dissecting of the scientific literature.Ìý
SLO8: Ability to design, develop and execute experiments in an independent and collaborative manner (apply inter-personal skills) while accomplishing their Ph. D. degreeÌý
SLO9: Ability to plan and conduct reproducible research productively as an individual and /or as a research team member (team spirit) in a timely manner.Ìý
SLO10: Ability to articulate effectively, both orally and in writing of their original research findingsÌý
SLO11: Ability to retrieve (from electronic databases and other sources), manage, and utilize biomedical information (biomedical informatics) for solving problems relevant to their research project, and accurate reporting of the results.Ìý
SLO12: Demonstrate a responsible and reliable behavior in all aspects of their professional lives, i.e., responsible citizenship in a global society.Ìý
SLO13: Demonstrate honesty and integrity in all interactions with colleagues and others in their professional lives (scientific conduct); ability to incorporate diverse views and perspectives into their scientific life; Assess their professional role both communally and globally.Ìý
SLO14: Professionalism in dress and grooming (decency and decorum) in compliance with health and safety rules applicable to research laboratories (laboratory etiquette) and to other institutional and public sites.Ìý
M.S. Student learning outcomes
SLO1: Be able to visualize and integrate some of the assimilated key concepts involving normal structure, function and pathophysiology of body and its organs and extend it into their thesis projects.
SLO2: Acquire basic scientific rationale for the biochemical, molecular, and cellular basis for the homeostatic functioning of the body.
SLO3: Be able to outline the basic molecular mechanisms of oncogenic transformation from tumor initiation through metastasis.
SLO4: Be able to summarize some of the major pathobiological features of prominent types of cancer - breast, prostate, and pancreatic cancer.
SLO5: Be able to ethically conduct laboratory research (RCR), follow humane care in research involving animals, and carefully appraise, accurately tabulate, and apprise the experimental results in a timely manner.
SLO6: Acquire the ability to hone their logic skills to formulate, develop and refine a testable hypothesis based on the premise built on from their preliminary data and dissecting of the scientific literature under guidance and help
SLO7: Be able to design, develop and execute experiments in an independent and collaborative manner (apply inter-personal skills) under guidance and help.
SLO8: Be able to plan and conduct reproducible research productively as an individual and /or as a research team member (team spirit) in a timely manner under guidance and help
SLO9: Be able to articulate effectively, both orally and in writing of their original research findings under guidance and help
SLO10: Be able to retrieve (from electronic databases and other sources), manage, and utilize biomedical information (biomedical informatics) for solving problems relevant to their research project, and accurate reporting of the results under guidance and help
SLO11: Demonstrate a responsible and reliable behavior in all aspects of their professional lives, i.e., responsible citizenship in a global society.
SLO12: Demonstrate honesty and integrity in all interactions with colleagues and others in their professional lives (scientific conduct); ability to incorporate diverse views and perspectives into their scientific life; Assess their professional role both communally and globally. scientific life; Assess their professional role both communally and globally.Ìý
SLO13: Be professional in dress and grooming (decency and decorum) in compliance with health and safety rules applicable to research laboratories (laboratory etiquette) and to other institutional and public sites.
SLO14: Be respect and adherence to all laws and regulations governing the biomedical research use of animal and human substances and for all patient privacy issues.
SLO15: Respect and adherence to all laws and regulations governing the biomedical research use of animal and human substances, and for all patient privacy issues.
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