Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes for the Interschool Quantitative Biosciences Program graduate certificate include:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of quantitative approaches to scientific problems or data sufficient to collaborate with quantitatively focused scientists.  (Quantitative courses)
2. Demonstrate knowledge of one or more areas of biological sciences sufficient to collaborate with biologically focused scientists. (Biosciences courses)
3. Demonstrate ability to acquire fundamental knowledge and skills in disciplines outside one’s own primary discipline.  (Interschool/interdepartmental courses)
4. Demonstrate ability to communicate scientific research to scientists outside one’s own primary discipline.  (Student-led seminar) 
5. Demonstrate ability to acquire basic understanding of research in disciplines outside one’s own primary discipline. (Research seminars)
6. Demonstrate engagement with members of the local community to increase STEM literacy and broaden access to STEM education.  (Outreach)