Course Description:  This is an internship of supervised paid or unpaid volunteer work experience in the student's major which could include new or expanded responsibilities. 75 hours paid work or 60 hours of un-paid work equals one unit.

• A maximum of 4 units is allowed per semester. (Limitation of 16 units in occupational cooperative education courses)
• Prerequisite: Successful completion of 11 units within the Biotechnology Program.

 

Texts/Resources: (Suggested)

• T. Morrison, W.A. Conaway , Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands, 2 Ed. Adams Media. 2006 ISBN:1593373686
• Stephan P Robbins and Phillip L Hunsaker, Training in Interpersonal Skills, 6th Ed. Prentice Hall. 2012 ISBN:0132551748

 

Required Materials:

• Personal computer, tablet, or smartphone with Wi-Fi internet access

 

Course Purpose:

This course will allow students to gain experience in the scientific field where they can apply learned concepts and acquire new skills. This type of experience is valuable for gaining relevant employment.

 

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Students will develop knowledge necessary to select and develop STEM careers.
2. Students will develop skills necessary to select and develop STEM careers.

 

Grading Policy:

Pass/No Pass Only

To receive credit, students must satisfactorily complete two student objectives:

1. Write a skills, knowledge and attitudes summary or resume, and
2. Receive satisfactory employer and instructor evaluations on achievement of their three objectives.

 

Dropping the Course:

This semester, Bio 197 is offered as an 8-week course.  The last day to get a refund is ##/##/20##.  The last day to drop without a “W” is 6/19/2016.  The last day to drop with a “W” is ##/##/20##.  It is the responsibility of the student to drop the course upon their decision to no longer participate by the last day to drop or else a grade of “No Pass” may be issued.

 

Course Evaluation:

These evaluation methods are typical of this course; however, instructors may employ other related methods and not all methods listed are necessarily performed by each instructor:

• Research Papers/Projects
• Portfolios
• Papers
• Projects
• Field Trips
• Student satisfaction with their educational experience
• Journaling
• Observation and evaluation of attitudes and actions
• Observation and evaluation of manipulative skills
• Laboratory Notebook/Reports
• Open-ended and controlled dialogues
• Write a skills, knowledge and attitude summary, and/or a resume upon completion of the course.

 

Upon completion of the internship course, a final evaluation will take the form of:

• Evaluate their performance, and review the employer evaluation (must include both employer and student signature).

• Discuss with the faculty the evaluation and experience who will then determine if credit should be granted and determine the final grade to be submitted to the Admissions office.

 

Participation and Homework:

• Research the company in which internship will be held and discover the history, purpose, and key markets for their services or products.
• Develop three written performance objectives that are specific, measurable, and achievable during the semester.
• Write a summary of the skills, knowledge and attitudes student should have for a career in STEM-related business and/or construct a typed resume suitable for distribution.
• Complete 60 unpaid or 75 paid hours of work experience for each unit of credit.

 

Student Objectives:

• Maintain a record of internship experiences and time.
• Review achievement of learning objectives and effectiveness of internship site and program with instructor and work site supervisor.
• Participate in all assignments related to the career/job.

 

Accommodations for Disabilities:

Students with disabilities who want to request academic accommodations are responsible for informing their instructors and Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS) as early in the semester as possible, or at least two weeks before the accommodation is needed. To have accommodations authorized, students must provide DSPS with verification of disability and meet with a DSPS professional for an evaluation of needs. Students may schedule a DSPS appointment by coming to the DSPS Office in E-105, by phoning us at (714) 628-4860 or by emailing us at DSPS@sccollege.edu.

 

Also keep in mind that this campus has a Student Health and Wellness Center (714-628-4773) to help you with stress in your life so that you can succeed in your studies.  Do not wait until it is too late to get help!

 

Student Conduct:

• Students have an obligation to become familiar with the College’s policies, rules, and regulations relating to student conduct (See the RSCCD “Standards of Student Conduct” policy found in the Schedule of Classes, on the Campus website, and in the College Catalog).  These are the rules you are obligated to abide by as a student of this campus. Students who violate the Standards of Conduct are subject to disciplinary action which includes, but is not limited to, removal from class, suspension, and expulsion.
• Always conduct yourself in a responsible, safe, and considerate manner (Lecture and Lab).
• Be respectful of other students in class by consciously reducing or eliminating any distractions that may interfere with their ability to concentrate and learn during class time.
• Any form of disruptive behavior and inappropriate comment or outburst will not be tolerated by your instructor or other students.  Prompt removal from class and disciplinary action will result.
• Examples of unacceptable disruptive behavior include:
• Talking in class while the instructor is lecturing.  If you must talk, please step outside to chat.
• Texting, e-mailing, or talking on a phone during class time.
• Listening to music, radio, or recorded audio for entertainment during class time.
• Watching videos or surfing the internet on a notebook computer during class time.
• Offering unsolicited commentary on topics unrelated to class during class discussion.

 

Off Campus/At Worksite:

Although the student code of conduct is written specifically for the academic environment, what is applicable in the code must be observed while interning at any off-campus worksite while you are there as one of our students.

As a representative of Santiago Canyon College, you are expected to conduct yourself in a professional manner at all times at your internship worksite and abide by the same standards of student conduct as you would while on campus.  Unfavorable review by your supervisors at work in areas of conduct will weigh towards the same consequences and in addition may result in a grade of “no pass” for the internship.

 

Title IX:

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a federal civil rights law that prohibits sex discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs, including athletic programs, or activities that receive federal funding. 

 

“No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.” 

 

Under Title IX, discrimination on the basis of sex can include sexual harassment, rape, and sexual assault.  For more information visit the website at:

http://www.rsccd.edu/Departments/Risk-Management/TitleIX/Pages/default.aspx