SCDV - 480. Internship in Science

1-3 credit(s)
Field Study, 45-135 hours Field study in subject areas covered by the departments of Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physics. The primary objective is to develop in the student an awareness of how theoretical concepts are converted into applications of value in today’s society through participation in ongoing applied or basic research or development programs in the facilities of business, industry, and government. Students will work approximately 6 hours per week for 1 credit, 9 hours per week for 2 credits, or 12 hours per week for 3 credits. The time may be spent on a single project or on a variety of tasks agreed upon by the School of Science Intern Coordinator and the supervisor. Students will be required to keep a log of their activities and to prepare a summary report of their experience at the end of the semester. At the request of the host institution and the discretion of the Intern Coordinator, a student may extend the internship until a total of six credits has been earned. No students may apply more than 6 credits of internship experience in any combination of fields towards their degree (except for international internships). May be taken on a pass/fail grading system only, but does not count against the one elective pass/fail option per semester. Offered during the summer and academic year.

Prerequisite(s): Junior standing, 14 or more credits in a single department in the School of Science (Internship must be in a subject covered by this department), and permission of the School of Science Intern Coordinator.
Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, INT)