Careers in Biomedical 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.
Course Description: A seminar course with learning activities focused on understanding the process and culture of scientific research, including examples presented by University of Florida research faculty and staff in the biomedical and behavioral sciences fields. The course will include training in the Responsible Conduct of Research and 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 my professor was always willing to help."
"The resources, assignments, and guest speakers [...] were invaluable and will be immensely helpful for my future. There should be more research classes like this!"