Professional Issues in Computational Biology
Course Number: 02-602
This course gives Master's in Computational Biology and Master's in Automated Science students the opportunity to develop the professional skills necessary for a successful career in either academia or industry. This course, required in the first semester of both programs, will include assistance with elevator pitches, interview preparation, resume and cover letter writing, networking, and presentation skills. The course will also include opportunities to connect with computational biology professionals as part of industry outreach. The course will meet once a week and is pass/fail only.
Semester(s): Fall
Units: 3
Learning Objectives
Professional issues, including but not limited to:- Building an effective resume
- Expressing oneself professionally in writing, including writing a cover letter
- Giving a short elevator pitch introducing oneself
- Delivering an effective presentation
- Acing a nontechnical job interview
Assessment Structure:
- Course participation (pass/fail), with students able to miss at most two participation days per semester.
- Students must also submit a final reflection on the course.