SCI291 Externship in Laboratory Sciences I

This course introduces students to the workplace environment and the practice of laboratory sciences. Students in each option of the Laboratory Science Program (Biotechnology, Environmental Sciences and Analytical Chemistry) will work in an industrial or municipal placement in their field of study. This course is by permission of instructor only and will require an interview at the company of interest; therefore students must be preparing for placement one semester prior to enrollment.

PLEASE NOTE: CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information), CHRI (Criminal Records Central Repository) and/or SORI (Sex Offender Record Information) checks are required prior to participation in this course.

Credit Hours

3

Prerequisite

CHM201 Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry Minimum Grade of: C and CHM203 Instrumental Analysis Minimum Grade of: C and SCI104 Topics in Laboratory Sciences Minimum Grade of: C

Corequisite

SCI281 Research Experience Laboratory

Attributes

  • Background Check Required

  • Free Elective

  • Liberal Arts Elective

  • Science Elective

  • Science Technology Intensive