| Course Module (4 weeks per module) . | Topics . | Learning Outcomes (Students will…) . |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1. Getting Involved | Opportunities beyond the classroom | Find student organizations that fit their interests and goals. |
| Undergraduate Research | Research faculty profiles and draft mock e-mails to inquire about research positions. | |
| Advising and curriculum | Self-reflect on degree choices. Identify where and how to get help for completing their degree. | |
| Week 2. Learning and Studying | How people learn/Metacognition | Identify their learning style and self-reflect on study habits. |
| Study tips and strategies | Develop note-taking strategies, devise study schedules, and create a list of best practices for future study sessions. | |
| Testing tips and strategies | Perform an exam autopsy and identify effective practices for studying for and taking exams. | |
| Week 3. Biology Careers | Ethics in Biology | Identify ethical considerations in biology research. |
| Finding careers in Biology | Discuss careers available to students who complete a Biology degree. | |
| CVs, Resumes, and Cover Letters | Write a resume and cover letter for a specific biology-related position. | |
| Week 4. Persistence and Mindset | Chapter 2, “What Makes an Expert?” from What the Best College Students Do (Bain, 2012) | Self-reflect on their own questions in college. |
| Understanding Mindset (Dweck, 2006) | Discuss how a student's mindset can help or hinder their academic success. |
| Course Module (4 weeks per module) . | Topics . | Learning Outcomes (Students will…) . |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1. Getting Involved | Opportunities beyond the classroom | Find student organizations that fit their interests and goals. |
| Undergraduate Research | Research faculty profiles and draft mock e-mails to inquire about research positions. | |
| Advising and curriculum | Self-reflect on degree choices. Identify where and how to get help for completing their degree. | |
| Week 2. Learning and Studying | How people learn/Metacognition | Identify their learning style and self-reflect on study habits. |
| Study tips and strategies | Develop note-taking strategies, devise study schedules, and create a list of best practices for future study sessions. | |
| Testing tips and strategies | Perform an exam autopsy and identify effective practices for studying for and taking exams. | |
| Week 3. Biology Careers | Ethics in Biology | Identify ethical considerations in biology research. |
| Finding careers in Biology | Discuss careers available to students who complete a Biology degree. | |
| CVs, Resumes, and Cover Letters | Write a resume and cover letter for a specific biology-related position. | |
| Week 4. Persistence and Mindset | Chapter 2, “What Makes an Expert?” from What the Best College Students Do (Bain, 2012) | Self-reflect on their own questions in college. |
| Understanding Mindset (Dweck, 2006) | Discuss how a student's mindset can help or hinder their academic success. |