Time Schedule:
Alison J Crowe
BIOL 390
Seattle Campus
Weekly workshop to prepare students for off-campus research internships. Credit/no credit only. Prerequisite: BIOL 220.
Class description
This course is designed to introduce students to different career/internship opportunities in biology. We will not be matching students with specific internships, but rather will be providing students with resources to help them explore different opportunities on their own. By the end of the class, students will have a working resume and have filled out an application for an internship opportunity.
Student learning goals
Write a resume targeted for an internship position
Identify an internship opportunity
Understand the diversity of career options for biology majors
Recognize the importance of having and being a mentor
General method of instruction
Class discussion
Recommended preparation
Successful completion of the introductory biology series
Class assignments and grading
Short writing assignments including resumes, self-reflections and personal statements.
Written assignments and class participation
