General Information
| Course Code | AM_1258 |
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| Credits | 0 EC |
| Period | Ac. Year (September) |
| Course Level | 400 |
| Language of Tuition | English |
| Faculty | Faculty of Science |
| Course Coordinator | dr. J.I. Geertsema |
| Examiner | dr. J.I. Geertsema |
| Teaching Staff |
dr. V.I. Chubar F. Verdonkschot MSc dr. J.I. Geertsema D. Ahmad-Ali MSc |
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Part of programme(s)
Master
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Practical Information
You need to register for this course yourself. The (de)registration deadlines can be found on VU.nl
| Teaching Methods | Seminar, Study Group, Other, Symposium |
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Course Objective
The Study & Career course intends to activate our students to thinking more professionally and in an engaged manner about their study habits, internships and future careers as biomedical scientists.
Course Content
During year 1, we aim to provide some context, preparation & feedback on the professional skills that scientists (in & outside of academia) are often required to use next to lab research; such as communication, peer-review, self-reflection, networking, project planning, and open science practice. We'll discuss these topics critically and practice them using in-class activities and small-scale assignments. Workshop topics include communication & feedback skills, peer-review, open and transparent research practice, self-reflective practice, networking, goal-setting, and project planning. We'll discuss these topics, analyze examples, and practice both with in-class activities and small assignments.
NB: This course runs across 2 academic years. All components must be completed & submitted in order to obtain 3 EC study credits during year 2 (course code = AM_1270).
Additional Information Teaching Methods
Year 1 active workshops, Year 2 feedback sessions, self-guided project work with mentors.
Method of Assessment
This course consists of n=5 summative assignments that should be kept for inclusion in your final portfolio (summative) to demonstrate the 5 course learning components successfully.
Deadlines for course schedule will be communicated via the course manual & using CANVAS.
Entry Requirements
All students following the VU Master Biomedical Sciences program are required to take this course.
Literature
Reading & preparation materials will be supplied in the CANVAS course at the beginning of first semester.
Additional Information Target Audience
Compulsory course for first year M Biomedical Sciences students. This course is not open for external candidates
Additional Information
Use of AI, according to levels set by the VU (level 2b): Use of generative AI is permitted in a limited way, with disclosure.
In this course, generative AI (GenAI), such as ChatGPT or similar tools, may be used in a limited way, for example for editorial support, rephrasing, or structure. Substantive contributions from GenAI may only be used within the limits set by the lecturer. Any use of GenAI must always be explicitly disclosed, in accordance with the lecturer's instructions. The student remains fully responsible for the content, quality, and accuracy of the submitted work. Incorrect use of GenAI is considered fraud. If established, the submitted work or assessment result will be declared invalid, and the Examination Board may impose further measures.
Custom Course Registration
After the course has started, students should sign up for workshop groups using Canvas, to a group that matches their own study schedule. Canvas instructions will follow at the beginning of the academic year.
Explanation Canvas
Deadlines for this course will be communicated via the course manual & using CANVAS.