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BIOENG 1002 - Intramural Internship

Instructor:

Alejandro Almarza, PhD

(Contact Dr. Almarza )

Intramural Internship PowerPoint Presentation

Credits: 3

Term: Fall and Spring

Description: A research project or clinical rotation involving a literature search, planning, design, fabrication, experimentation, analysis, and technical report writing performed by the student. The work is completed under the guidance of a faculty member on an approved subject and culminates in an oral presentation at a technical symposium. A minimum of 9 hours per week must be present in the laboratory or clinical setting.

For a list of the research areas of our faculty, download the Faculty Profiles

Prerequisites: Bioengineering Student, Junior or Senior Standing

Required Texts: None

Course Requirements: BIOENG 1002 Course Requirements

Course Objectives: To give students practical experience within an academic research environment that includes project planning, design or experimentation, and analysis. Oral presentation and technical writing skills are introduced as well as the critique of research projects.

Topics Covered:

  1. Library Skills
  2. Project planning
  3. Oral and written progress report
  4. Formal oral presentation
  5. Technical report

Syllabus: Download

Class/Laboratory Schedule: Students work in laboratory / Clinical facilities throughout the term. Also, class meets about every other week to review progress learn presentation and writing skills.

Students should fill out an Intramural Internship Application with their intended faculty sponsor.

For more information, see the Internship webpage.

Timetable

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Sophomore Junior Senior
Fall Spring Summer Fall Spring Summer Fall Spring
     
Intramural Internship
     

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