Learning Outcomes
Specific Competencies:
Students will be able to…
Develop a critical understanding of key questions, vocabulary, and core concepts in the fields of environmental science and conservation biology.
Gain proficiency in specific scientific research skills related to data collection and analysis per their field work with Archipelagos.
Garnish the skills and habits of mind to be transdisciplinary thinkers, i.e., integrate knowledge across multiple disciplinary domains to solve problems facing conservation realities and environmental sustainability issues.
Strengthen scientific communication skills (oral and written).
Transversal Competencies:
Students will be able to…
Work effectively in cross-cultural and disciplinary teams.
Engage in open, effective, and appropriate interactions across cultures.
Strengthen their ability to engage in critical thinking regarding complex interdisciplinary problems.
Integrate skills and knowledge towards SDGs and environmental advocacy.
Apply knowledge and skills to the real world.
*Photos provided courtesy of Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation