Orientation course for students majoring in Poultry Science, Avian Biology, and Biological Sciences. Course focuses on providing students with skills, resources, and fundamental knowledge for academic and career planning. Topics such as college success, career exploration, and professionalism will be covered.
Athena Title
Academic and Career Planning
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall and spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, students will be able to display knowledge of university, college, and departmental structures.
After completing this course, students will be able to identify university resources, policies, and procedures necessary for academic success.
After completing this course, students will be able to understand the curriculum and begin planning for educational opportunities.
After completing this course, students will be able to develop an individual academic and career plan.
After completing this course, students will be able to identify and develop personal, academic, professional, and communication skills.
After completing this course, students will be able to explore careers in the field.
After completing this course, students will be able to research, retrieve, evaluate, and present information on topics relevant to the field of Poultry Avian Biology.
Topical Outline
I. College success
a. Time management, study tips, academic resources
II. Academic planning
a. Course planning, minors, double majors, Double Dawgs, research, internships, study abroad
III. Individual development plan
a. Academic and career goals and developing a plan
IV. Careers Exploration
a. Guest lectures
V. Professional development
VI. Scientific literacy
a. Identifying and summarizing reliable information
