BI 201 - Internship in Biology

Credit Hours: 3

An unpaid internship will give a student the opportunity to explore his/her subject area beyond the bounds of the college’s course offerings. The student will select the work environment and will work with an ECC Biology Department advisor/ instructor to outline the scope and responsibilities for the internship. This outline will be presented to the supervisor at the work place for approval before the Internship begins. The student will receive degree credits for the internship. Approval of the internship by the Biology Department is required to register for this course.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

apply experience gained to a work-related setting;
identify job possibilities and needs for continued education;
prove competency to perform up to standards set by the internship environment;
address work related concerns in a professional manner;
show an ability to manage time to complete tasks;
communicate effectively in both written and spoken form; and
describe experiences garnered during the internship which will aid in career and employment.

F/S (C, N, S)