Course Description
Research experience in an appropriate industrial or government environment.
Athena Title
Pharmaceutical Sciences Intern
Non-Traditional Format
Course will offer students a chance to enhance their research skills by working in different laboratory environments part or full time for the semester in which they are enrolled in this course.
Grading System
S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Course Objectives
The purpose of this course is to provide students with opportunities to expand their understanding of the pharmaceutical sciences through practice in an industry setting. The student will work either part time or full time under the supervision of an industry sponsor who will provide a written evaluation of the student's performance in the following learning objectives: 1. To gain hands-on experience with techniques essential for the practice of the pharmaceutical sciences. 2. To become part of a science-based drug development team. 3. To develop written and oral communication skills aimed at disseminating information related to the pharmaceutical sciences.
Topical Outline
1. Essential techniques in the pharmaceutical sciences a. Theory of the technique b. Standard operation of the technique c. Interpretation of data 2. Scientific communication a. Practicing drug development as a member of a team b. Oral communications in the pharmaceutical sciences c. Written communications skills in the pharmaceutical sciences