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Effective Term:
Fall 2016 through Winter 2019

Course Number:
BIT 280B
Course Title:
Work Experience - Seminar
Credit Hours:
1
Lecture Hours:
10
Lecture/Lab Hours:
0
Lab Hours:
0

Course Description

Provides opportunities to share work experiences and receive feedback from students and instructors.

Addendum to Course Description

This course is designed as a capstone of the combined experiences of the BIT academic program and internship work experience. The purpose of this course is to provide a bridge between the Bioscience Technology core courses and real life work experience.  Students must have a designated worksite and be concurrently enrolled in BIT 280A.

Intended Outcomes for the course

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate scientific oral communication skills through presentations and discussions.

  2. Discuss and share with colleagues work experience projects in a professional and scientific manner.

Aspirational Goals

  1. To become ready to assume a professional role in the field of Bioscience Technology.
  2. To develop an appreciation for other students’ projects and learning experiences.

Course Activities and Design

Students will present information regarding their Work Experience in a formal, professional manner. Throughout the course, the students will further develop and refine their scientific presentation and communication skills.

Outcome Assessment Strategies

Outcomes are assessed through these strategies:

  • Reflection writings
  • Journal article presentation
  • Presentation summarizing work experience
  • Class discussions
  • Exit interview with the Department Chair or representative

Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)

Verbal and written scientific communication skills

  • Oral presentation skills
  • PowerPoint (or similar) presentation skills
  • Effective communication with classmates, Work Experience Supervisor, and instructors