Course Description
Prepares students for careers in the biomedical sciences through professional skill development and career exploration. Students build a professional portfolio, develop communication, leadership, teamwork, networking, and interviewing skills, and prepare for graduate or professional school and the biomedical workforce.
Athena Title
Biomed Professional Skills
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in VPHY 3110
Prerequisite
ENGL 1102 or ENGL 1102E or ENGL 1102S
Pre or Corequisite
IDIS 3000 and IDIS 3100
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
- Students will communicate effectively through professional written and oral communication appropriate for career advancement in the biomedical sciences.
- Students will collaborate effectively by demonstrating teamwork, leadership, professionalism, and ethical behavior in group settings.
- Students will apply leadership and collaboration skills by contributing to shared goals, incorporating diverse perspectives into decision-making, communicating professionally, and addressing conflict directly and constructively.
- Students will apply professional skills to successfully prepare for employment or graduate/professional education through networking, interviewing, and career planning.
- Students will communicate scientific and professional information effectively by tailoring oral, written, and visual presentations for peers, professionals, employers, and non-scientific audiences.
Topical Outline
- 1. Knowing yourself and career opportunities
- 2. Building your professional portfolio
- 3. Communicating science
- 4. Professional skills
- 5. Preparing for the next step
