Graduate Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes for wood science graduate students

Learning Outcomes for all Masters Students in Wood Science & Dual Major M.S. Students in Wood Science

  1. Conduct research or produce some other form of creative work.
    How: Successfully pass final exam and defense, communicating research and findings to various audiences.
  2. Demonstrate mastery of subject material.
    How: Receive grade of 80 or better on department qualifying exam.
  3. Conduct scholarly or professional activities in an ethical manner.
    How: Take WSE 520 (Global Context of the Forest Sector), including module on research ethics, and successfully pass course, documenting course on your program of study.

Learning Outcomes for all Doctoral Students in Wood Science & Dual Major Ph.D. Students in Wood Science

  1. Produce and defend an original significant contribution to knowledge.
    How: Successfully pass preliminary exams (written and oral), final exam and defense, communicating research and findings to various audiences.
  2. Demonstrate mastery of subject material.
    How: Receive grade of 80 or better on department qualifying exam.
  3. Conduct scholarly or professional activities in an ethical manner.
    How: Take WSE 520 (Global Context of the Forest Sector), including module on research ethics, and successfully pass course, documenting course on your program of study.