I. Critical Thinking

Goal	Primary Level	Advanced Level
Can describe the process of science and how it judges between competing theories. Can differentiate between science and pseudoscience.	All courses in the major discipline.	All courses in the major discipline.
Can distinguish cause and effect from correlation data.	All courses in the major discipline.	All courses in the major discipline.
Knows how to use the scientific method to draw defendable conclusions that explain biological observations in the natural world.	Principles of Biology	Ornithology, Molecular Biology, Ecology , Animal Physiological Ecology , Plant Physiology, Independent Study
Applies concepts from biology to evaluate current issues and problems in science.	All courses in the major discipline.	All courses in the major discipline


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