Sep 05, 2025  
2025-2026 Graduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Graduate Catalog

BIOL 58401 - Professional Practice III


This course serves to integrate a professional experience at an approved employer with the field of Biology. The student must be accepted into an internship or co-op program. Students wishing to participate in professional practice must work with a faculty supervisor to submit an application and additional materials to the Purdue University Fort Wayne (PFW) Career Development Center.

Cr. 0 to 3.
Notes
Permission of instructor required. 
Restricted to Biology Majors with Junior class standing or higher.


Student Learning Outcomes
1.  Establish career goals related to their specific interests and professional aspirations.
2.  Integrate prior classroom instruction with planned and supervised practical experience.
3.  Prepare for employment in a biologically related occupation through training and professional experience.
4.  Identify additional training, experiences, and courses necessary to reach their career goals.