BIOL 294: Internship in Biological Sciences

Course Description

An individually arranged internship in an area field site, public agency, community organization or industry to gain practical experience in a Biological Sciences discipline. The internship is intended for advanced science students with previous college level Biology coursework. Students will work under the supervision of a faculty member and will receive credit based on hours employed and completion of a final report summarizing their experiences and how they build upon previous classroom experiences. Presentation of any research performed would be arranged through the supervising faculty member. This course will fulfill the requirements of the AP degree designation by giving students the opportunity to learn firsthand the interrelationships between science theory and application in the natural world. Students will also have the opportunity to apply the scientific method and problem-solving skills in experimental work and experiences completed in the community or business environment during the internship. Students will also be expected to apply basic science knowledge to interpret and analyze data that is collected as part of any research component of an internship.