ANS 198: Career Discovery Seminar

Winter 2021

Syllabus

Download the Winter 2021 syllabus.
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Location

SYNCHRONOUS on Zoom, link available on Canvas and sent via email

Time

COURSE: Fridays, 11am - 1pm PT
OFFICE HOURS: Fridays, 9am - 10am PT via Zoom, link available on Canvas and sent via email

Credits

2 units

Instructor

Priya Shukla

Course Description

This is a career exploration seminar for juniors, seniors and transfer students in the marine sciences. Each class consists of a casual conversation with guest speakers, who span different marine science career paths at different stages, but there will be an emphasis on speakers with work experience after earning a B.A. / B.S. After each conversation, students will discuss and reflect upon what they gain from each conversation.

Key Learning Outcomes

Meet marine scientists in a wide variety of careers
Increase your network of marine scientists
Have examples of how to secure a “real job” after finishing your undergraduate degree
Explore/Discover why certain positions may or may not be a good fit
Have a better understanding of what it takes to get a marine science job

Grading

The class is graded as P/NP. Grades will be determined based on class participation and guided reflections at the end of each class.
- To participate, you need to attend class and engage in the conversations with guest speakers and each other. We will be doing the bulk of our work in class, so missing several classes will put a passing grade in jeopardy.
- Assignments will consist of a guided reflection during each class. These should be submitted by the END of each class.
Because participation is a key component of this course, the bar for a passing grade is high:
- You must attend 9/10 classes.
- You must submit 9/10 guided reflections.

If you have obligations that will prevent you from attending 9/10 classes, please let me know so that we can discuss alternative arrangements for making sure you are getting the most out of this course!

The instructor reserves the right to change details of the above course plans to ensure the best possible learning environment.