BIOL 4960 - Internship

3 or 6 cr. Day course offered every semester.

The Internship involves off-campus laboratory or field experience in conjunction with established research programs at cooperating governmental, industrial, or private facilities. Supervision is shared by program directors and faculty members at Fitchburg State University. Assignments are contingent upon students’ abilities and acceptance by the cooperating institution. One or two full days of work per week may be expected. A comprehensive term paper and/or an oral presentation are required after each semester of Internship work for successful completion of the project. An Internship course may be repeated for up to a maximum of 12 semester hours.

Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing and approval of the Biology Department.