BIOL 2991R - Careers in Biology

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Biology

Description:

Seminar course aimed to help students who have declared a Biology major prepare for future careers in their field. Seminar and workshop activities will include potential career paths with in the biological sciences and professional medicine, professional development and research experience opportunities, preparing cover letters and resumes/CVs, managing your online presence and how to apply for internships and jobs. Repeatable up to 2 credits subject to graduation and program restrictions. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify potential opportunities as a biology degree graduate. 2. Prepare and evaluate professional materials that will be needed to apply for summer and post-graduate internships, jobs and graduate programs. 3. Interact and collaborate with faculty, peer students, and guest speakers in a professional setting. 4. Develop professional skills for interviews and collaborative settings. Prerequisites: Declared major in Bioinformatics or Biology. SP

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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