Entering Research in the Biomedical and Behavioral Sciences (ISC2931) is a seminar course open to ALL Santa Fe College students that alternates between learning activities and presentations from University of Florida scientists. The learning activities in ISC2931 will focus on understanding the process and culture of scientific research in the biomedical and behavioral sciences fields. The course is one credit and there are no prerequisites. Professors Jorie Zaron-Scholnik and Beatriz Gonzalez co-teach this course.
Course Description: A seminar course that alternates between lectures and learning activities that focus on understanding the process and culture of scientific research and the professional skills needed to be employable in a scientific research career. The course will include training in the Responsible Conduct of Research and targeted job-search tactics for scientific careers. This course provides students with presentations from research-active University of Florida faculty illustrating opportunities for undergraduate student research.
Credit Hours: 1
Prerequisites and Co-requisites: NONE
Some comments from the Student Opinion Surveys from students who have taken the course:
"This class is great for science majors to get a feel for the type of jobs they may encounter. We made a CV, and discussed different aspects that interviews have, as well as what kind of careers one can have. I highly recommend this class. Also, my professor was very helpful and informative."
"Very useful course, gave me additional opportunities and Prof. Gonzalez was always willing to help."
"The resources, assignments, and guest speakers she assigned and chose were invaluable and will be immensely
helpful for my future. There should be more research classes like this!"