Incorporates best practices with decision making, in alignment with goals
Implement various strategies to retrieve data and translate it into useful information, within a given context.
Articulates aspects of respectful collaboration with all individuals (i.e., listening, open minded, sharing ideas, follow-through, conflict resolution, etc.)
Construct a predictive model of the interactions among components of a biological system.
Demonstrates transformative actions to inspire and motivate growth in others (i.e., developing trust, servant leader, impact on others, being intentional, clear goals, authentic, credible/trustworthy, etc.)
Phylogeny and Genetics
Global Contributor
Examine how genetic information is stored, transcribed, translated, and transmitted.
Demonstrates knowledge of societal aspects of the world (i.e. languages, cultures, religions, art, history, political/social issues, etc.)
Analyze the causes and effects of genetic variation in populations.
Demonstrates an awareness and understanding toward diverse backgrounds, ideas and perspectives
Analyze how heredity and natural selection influence the characteristics and traits of various populations.
Expresses the value and dignity of others through Christian virtues (i.e., compassion, respect, belonging, equity, acceptance, empathy, grace, objectivity, etc.).
Analyze phylogeny to explain commonalities and relationships among species.
Identify major groups of organisms and classify them within a phylogenetic framework.
Ecology and Conservation
Describe interactions among physical and biological elements within an ecosystem.
Analyze interactions among ecosystem components at multiple functional scales.
Explain the causes and potential negative impacts of a loss of biodiversity.
Analyze conservation problems and devise solutions that include societal, ethical, and practical considerations.
Analyze the local and global impact of current sustainability practices.
