BIOLOGY 497CL - ST-The Business of Science

Institution:

University of Massachusetts Amherst

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Description:

Using organizational information to make effective decisions requires a complex set of skills. This course helps students develop the skill set they need to ensure future success in the workplace. Coursework emphasizes the following high-impact educational practices: a) communicating effectively-both written and oral; b) working collaboratively in virtual teams; c) enhancing both quantitative and qualitative reasoning; d) making judgments about the usefulness of information; e) gaining global competence through intercultural teamwork; and f) using cutting-edge technology. The course?s ultimate goal is to educate soon-to-graduate students who can make effective decisions with state-of-the-art technologies in ways that allow them to function in an increasingly global workplace. Not for Biology major credit.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umass.edu

Phone Number:

(413) 545-0111

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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