10007126Occupational Work Experience
Course Information
Description
Students work in a biotechnology laboratory. Emphases the integration of academics and practical experiences.
Total Credits
3
Prior Learning Assessment
  • Experiential-Portfolio
Course Competencies
  1. Identify the laboratory skills worked in school that correlate with the workplace skills
    Assessment Strategies
    through supervisor evaluations of on-site performance
    through the completion of written assignments
    by submitting a completed resume and cover letter
    Criteria
    you transfer knowledge from classroom work to occupational work
    you complete a resume and cover letter

  2. Evaluate the importance of certain laboratory skills to the job at hand
    Assessment Strategies
    through evaluations by the work site supervisor
    through the completion of written assignments
    Criteria
    you organize laboratory activities needed to complete an assigned task

  3. Identify the personal attributes desirable in the workplace environment
    Assessment Strategies
    through the evaluations by the work-site supervisor
    through the completion of written assignments
    Criteria
    you demonstrate appropriate behaviors in the work place

  4. Correlate the personal attributes needed to work effectively with peers and supervisors
    Assessment Strategies
    through interviews with peers
    through evaluations and interviews with work site supervisor
    Criteria
    you work effectively at the work site

  5. Describe the methods used to evaluate workplace performance
    Assessment Strategies
    through evaluations by the work-site supervisor
    Criteria
    you identify the processes used to evaluate workplace performance

  6. Estimate the skill level needed to complete a particular task
    Assessment Strategies
    through evaluations by the work-site supervisor
    through the completion of written assignments
    Criteria
    you identify the skills needed to complete a work-site task

  7. Document procedures or protocols used in the workplace environment
    Assessment Strategies
    through the completion of written assignments
    through the completion of written explanations of results and observations of laboratory activities
    Criteria
    you document the procedures and protocols completed at the work-site

  8. Ascertain the importance of documentation in the workplace
    Assessment Strategies
    through the completion of written assignments
    through the completion of written explanations of results and observations of laboratory activities
    through completion of relevant portions of manual
    Criteria
    you identify the detail of information needed in writing procedures and protocols
    you complete the relevant portions of the Occupational Work Experience Manual

  9. Prepare a scientific presentation for the workplace
    Assessment Strategies
    through the completion of oral presentation in the workplace
    through the evaluations of presentation by peers and supervisors
    Criteria
    you present your laboratory work to peers and supervisors
    you schedule a final exit interview with your instructor