即将毕业的生物学专业将能够理解科学知识的产生和修订方式。从机理到适应，从原子到生物圈的尺度，了解生物现象。了解某一级别的生物学特性如何提供指导并限制其他级别的生物学特性。了解如何设计，执行和评估生物学研究结果。在生物研究工具方面有实际经验。能够阅读和解释描述生物学研究的文章。能够以书面形式清楚地表达他/她对生物学的理解。具有在技术社会中运作的背景，经验和资源。将科研成果应用于日常生活，社会，健康和环境。从事生物学，生物技术，医学，教学或环境科学方面的职业。
A graduating biology major will be able to understand how scientific knowledge is generated and revised. understand biological phenomena in terms of mechanism and adaptation, at scales ranging from atoms to the biosphere. understand how biological properties at one level provide directions and impose constraints on properties at other levels. understand how to design, perform and evaluate the results of biological research. have hands-on experience with the tools of biological research. be able to read and interpret articles describing biological research. be able to express his/her understanding of biology clearly in writing. have the background, experience, and resources to function in a technological society. apply the results of scientific research to everyday life, society, health, and the environment. go on to a career in biology, biotechnology, medicine, teaching, or environmental science.