• Gained factual knowledge (terminology, classifications, methods, trends) about life in the oceans.
• Learned fundamental principles, generalizations, or theories of life in the oceans.
• Learned to apply course material (to improve thinking, problem-solving, and decisions) in life in the oceans.
• Developed specific skills, competencies and points of view needed by professionals in the field most closely related to life in the oceans.
• Acquired an interest in learning more by asking questions and seeking answers about life in the oceans.

General Education Mission: BIOL 113 is a general education class that promotes the development of knowledge, skills, and attitudes that will benefit students in their personal and professional endeavors.

General Education Student Learning Outcome: Students who successfully complete BIOL 113 satisfy the general education learning outcome of understanding the methods of science and the role of science and technology in the modern world, have effective and efficient learning skills, including the location and evaluation of information.