Accreditation - Department of Biological Sciences
Montana Tech of is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education.
Assessment
Montana Tech graduates with a B.S. in Biological Sciences or B.A.S. in Biology will:
- have a general working knowledge of biology including Evolution, Ecology, Genetics, Cellular and Molecular Biology,
- be proficient in using basic biological equipment and techniques in both laboratory and fi eld settings,
- be able to apply their knowledge to a variety of biological problems,
- have effective oral and written communication skills,
- be able to use scientific literature,
- be able to conduct research independently and with others.
Outcomes will be assessed by:
- normal course work and exams,
- success in completing a senior thesis,
- success in exams such as the GRE, MCAT, and job and professional school placement.