Course Description
Supervised work experience with public agencies, private industry, or non-profit organizations in the area of the biological sciences. Examples of work experience include traineeships in scientific investigation, environmental impact assessment, floristic surveys, plant growth management, and informatics.
Athena Title
Internship in Plant Biology
Non-Traditional Format
Students will be engaged in supervised work experience with public agencies, private industry, or non-profit organizations in the area of the biological sciences. After completing the internship, students must turn in a final report explaining their experience and results. The internship supervisor must certify that the student completed the internship satisfactorily and, in consultation with the faculty coordinator, agree on a grade.
Prerequisite
[(BIOL 1107 and BIOL 1107L) or (BIOL 2107H and BIOL 2017L) or (PBIO 1210 and PBIO 1210L)] and [(BIOL 1108 and BIOL 1108L) or (BIOL 2108H and BIOL 2108L) or (PBIO 1220 and PBIO 1220L)]
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall, spring and summer
Grading System
S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Course Objectives
Internships are a non-traditional format, consisting of real world supervised work experiences with public agencies, private industry, or non-profit organizations in the area of the biological sciences. Topics will vary according to the area in which the student will be doing the internship. Examples include traineeships in scientific investigation, environmental impact assessment, floristic surveys, plant growth management, and informatics.
Topical Outline
To be determined individually by student and instructor.