BIOS 2590 - Bioscience Internship/Seminar

Academic Division:

Health Sciences

Academic Discipline:

Bioscience

Assistant Dean: Leesa Cox, MBA, PTA

2 Credit(s)
This course is designed to provide the student with hands-on experience within the bioscience field. This course involves placement of the student in an actual work environment that will integrate the student’s knowledge and laboratory skills acquired within the core coursework of the bioscience program. The student will complete 105 hours of practicum experience at the placement site for 12 weeks. This work experience provides the foundation for developing the student into a competent bioscience laboratory technician. As part of this course the student will return to campus and attend a seminar offered concurrently with the practicum learning. The purpose of the seminar is to critique the experiences of the student in the facility. Specifically, the seminar will focus on professionalism, understanding of the work setting, and the acquisition of knowledge and skills related to obtaining a position as a bio-technician. UG

7 Practicum Hour(s); 1 Seminar Hour(s);

Required Prerequisite Course(s): Take BIOS 2410

College Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcomes	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Speech	Oral presentation, weeks 13-15 Communication Speech VALUE Rubric
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence	Intercultural Knowledge & Competence VALUE Rubric
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

Student Learning Outcomes for Course

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
1. Demonstrate proper communication skills wheninteracting with a variety of individuals in the employment setting.	Practicum evaluation week 6 and 12
2. Produce documentation consistent with facility guidelines	Practicum evaluation week 6 and 12
3. Demonstrate safety awareness in the clinical setting.	Practicum evaluation week 6 and 12
4. Demonstrate entry level data collection	Practicum evaluation week 6 and 12
5. Demonstrate entry level technical skills.	Practicum evaluation week 6 and 12
6. Assist with quality of service delivery activities.	Practicum evaluation week 6 and 12
7. Participate in fiscal management of the facility setting.	Practicum evaluation week 6 and 12
8. Describe the scientific method process	Final written assignment, Weeks 13-15, final examination
9. Demonstrate logical reasoning skills using current information and past experiences.	Final written assignment, Weeks 13-15, final examination
10. Assess basic sources of information and how to evaluate & use this information to produce a credible research document.	Final written assignment, Weeks 13-15,final examination
11. Describe how biotechnology is used in today’s market; understand therapeutic effects and emerging aspects of biotechnology.	Final written assignment, Weeks 13-15,final examination

Standard Grading Scale
93-100 A

90 - 92 A-

87- 89 B+

83 - 86 B

80 -82 B-

77- 79 C+

73 - 76 C

70 -72 C-

67- 69 D+

63 - 66 D

60 -62 D-

00- 59 F

Statement on Diversity
North Central State College believes that every student is a valued and equal member of the community.* Every student brings different experiences to the College, and all are important in enriching academic life and developing greater understanding and appreciation of one another. Therefore, NC State College creates an inclusive culture in which students feel comfortable sharing their experiences. Discrimination and prejudice have no place on the campus, and the College takes any complaint in this regard seriously. Students encountering aspects of the instruction that result in barriers to their sense of being included and respected should contact the instructor, assistant dean, or dean without fear of reprisal.

*Inclusive of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status (past, present or future), disability, age (40 years or older), status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, status as a foster parent, genetic information, or sexual orientation,

Standard NCSC Course Policies
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