Fall 2020 Professional Development Courses

These courses are aimed at developing skills that will help students over their career.

Please use the UF Schedule of Courses to find times, places, and other course information.

Course	Class Number	Section	Title	Crd	Day/Period	Instructor	Syllabus
IDH1700	15561	0272	Honors Professional Development: Engineering	1	T/9-10	Law, Mark	IDH1700 Honors Prodev Eng
IDH1700	15560	0268	Honors Professional Development: Women in STEM*	1	T/4-5	Johnson, Melissa	Women in STEM
IDH1700	23124	8000	Honors Professional Development: First Gen	1	R/4	Spear, Kristy	First Generation
IDH1700	23132	0301	Honors Professional Development: Pre-Health	1	R/6-7	Beaupre, Meredith	Intro to Pre Health
IDH1700	23145	0307	Honors Professional Development: Scholars	1		Garner, Regan	Pro Dev Scholars
IDH1700	15559	0306	Honors Professional Development	1	T/7-8	O'Malley, Michael	Pro Dev O'Malley
IDH3931	23271	2020	Regenerative Medicine: Bench to Market	1	T/8	March, Keith/Traktuev, Dmitry
IDH3931	21106	091H	Regenerative Medicine: Bench to Market	2	T/8	March, Keith/Traktuev, Dmitry
IDH3931	26716	02B8	FUNdamentals of Research Integrity	1	R/3	Leonard, Michelle	IDH3931 FUNdamentals of Research
ALS4932		26492	Exploring Research Opp in CALS	1	R/8-9	Wysocki, Alllen/Emerson, Charlotte/Turner, Elaine

*This course explores a social cause. Looking for others? Cross-reference Fall 2020 offerings here.

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26326 Professional Development for College of Journalism and Communications Majors

This course offers first-year students the opportunity to develop an action plan for deeper involvement on campus and in their respective disciplines. Students will develop professional development skills, meet key stakeholders within the college, and be introduced to relevant opportunities within the field.  In this course, students will get to know the inner workings of the university and discover available resources, all while working with other highly motivated honors students.

26569 Professional Development CALS

In this course, we will work with honors students across the university to develop an action plan for deeper involvement in their disciplines, whether that be through undergraduate research, internships, leadership, global experiences, or other opportunities.

This course operates on a blended and flipped classroom model. There will be intensive, guided work completed online outside of class, complemented by in-class activities, discussions, and panels facilitated by our peer leaders. The combination of out-of-class independent work with in-class activities will allow students to develop a well-researched path to further involvement in the agricultural and life sciences fields. 

Learning Objectives

By the end of the course, as a student, you will be able to:

Have a better understanding of what it takes to be a manager of your time.
Give an elevator speech about yourself and your interests.
Create a more effective resume.
Present yourself as a more effective interviewee.

23271/21106 Regenerative Medicine: Bench to Market

IDH3931 Regenerative Medicine: Bench to Market 1 credit option

1 CREDIT OPTION: Regenerative medicine creates an opportunity to lessen pathological processes, repair injured or congenitally defective tissues and organs for patients with conditions that are currently incompletely or not addressed.  The UF Center for Regenerative Medicine explores several complementary approaches, including rejuvenation, replacement, rescue, and repair, to improve patient health. Each week a different faculty member from the Center for Regenerative Medicine, or visiting lecturer with specific expertise in the field, will give a lecture on topics critical to regulation and implementation of regenerative medicine. Students enrolled into the 2-credit class will also be required to review appropriate literature prior to each lecture and actively participate in an interactive discussion during class. Students will gain a better understanding of the processes involved in transitioning from basic science and pre-clinical study findings to clinical therapy trials. Bringing regenerative therapies into clinical trials, and ultimately into clinical practice, requires significant public-private partnerships and thorough understanding of the regulatory framework. Therefore, a particular focus will be placed on academic-industry partnerships and navigating the regulatory environment of the Food and Drug Administration. 

This one credit course has no exams, and grades will be assessed based on attendance and participation in online discussions. Prerequisite courses: BSC2010/L and BSC2011/L. Introduction to Regenerative Medicine is NOT a prerequisite for this course.  Enrollment is open to both Honors and Non-Honors students at a later date (100 seats available). Tuesday Period 8 (3:00-3:50 PM).

IDH3931 Regenerative Medicine: Bench to Market 2 credit option

2 CREDIT OPTION: In addition to the 1 credit option, the UF CRM is offering a similar course that is worth 2 credits. After attending the lectures described above, a select number of students who enroll in the 2-credit option will have a more in-depth discussion with the lecturer. In addition to attendance and online discussions, project(s) will also be used to assess grades.

This two credit course has no exams, and grades will be assessed based on attendance, participation in online discussions, and project(s). Prerequisite courses: BSC2010/L and BSC2011/L. Introduction to Regenerative Medicine is NOT a prerequisite for this course. Enrollment in this 2-credit option is limited to a small number of exceptional Honors students who apply and are selected to be placed in this more involved course (10 seats available). Prior research experience is required to be selected. Tuesday Periods 8-9 (3:00-4:55 PM).

26377 Humanities at UF and Out in the World

Humanities at UF and Out in the World introduces students to the questions and potentials of the humanities: What is a human? How have human values evolved over time? How can we use the humanities to understand contemporary issues? Students will practice methods of humanities fields, such as close readings, visual analysis, archival research, oral history, or field notes. The course provides students with an overview of research and engagement opportunities in the humanities at UF. Site visits will include archives, libraries, museums, or performance spaces. We will also bring practitioners into the classroom, such as performers or artists. Students will learn about traditional humanities disciplines, such as History and Literature, from visiting professors who will share their projects. We will also introduce emerging interdisciplinary fields, such as environmental humanities, digital humanities, medical humanities, and public humanities. The course will be discussion based with a range of assignments, including reflection papers, group work, or creative projects. Students will leave the course with a local and global understanding of the significance of the humanities.

15561 Professional Development for Engineers

Learn about opportunities in engineering

In this course, we will work with engineering honors students to develop an action plan for careers, internships, research, and engagement on campus.  Students will work in small groups with a peer leader and develop resumes, elevator pitches, research companies, cover letters, and interview techniques.  We'll discuss student organizations and how to get more involved with engineering, honors, and general student groups across campus.  Students will learn time management skills, how to approach faculty via email and during office hours, and study techniques for engineering classes.  We will also help students find research and identify faculty with similar interests.  

So join, gain some professional skills, and meet some of your fellow first-year students.  

15560 Professional Development for Women in STEM

“I am not lucky. You know what I am? I am smart, I am talented, I take advantage of the opportunities that come my way and I work really, really hard. Don’t call me lucky. Call me a badass.” – Shonda Rhimes

The above quote is the guiding force for this course. Pro Dev: Women in STEM is designed for first year women majoring in STEM disciplines (science, technology, engineering, math). Through lively discussions, highly interactive activities, and mentoring from course alumnae, students in the course can expect to develop a toolkit of practical resources to not just survive but thrive as women in STEM at UF. Students will build proficiency with resumes, interviewing, negotiating, and networking through in-class workshops. They will also facilitate class discussions with their small group on topics like imposter syndrome, empowerment, and wellbeing. Finally, students in the class will have an opportunity to connect with a female faculty member in a STEM discipline, as well as participate in activities to jumpstart their involvement in academic and enrichment requirements for Honors Completion.

23145 Professional Development for Scholars

This course is mandatory for first-year Lombardi and Stamps Scholars and will allow those students to interact with and learn from other highly motivated students. This course is an introduction to the life of a scholar-leader and to the many resources available at UF. Students will develop a plan to apply for a variety of opportunities, emphasizing the skills and strategies necessary for a successful academic, community, and personal life.

 

23132 Professional Development for Pre-Health

This one course is intended for honors students in their first year who are interested in pursuing admission to healthcare professional graduate programs. This course will provide information on how students can begin to prepare for being a healthcare professional and applying to health graduate programs. Students will leave the course with a draft of their personal statement, resume/experience building tips and methods to help them be successful health professional graduate candidates.

1558 Honors Professional Development

Pro Dev offers first-year Honors students of any major a supportive, collaborative environment to begin your UF journey. In this course students will: (1) evaluate opportunities for campus involvement, internships, study abroad, research, leadership, and service, based on personal and professional goals, (2) develop effective professional strategies for self-promotion (resumes, cover letters, interview techniques, etc.), and (3) build relationships with other incoming honors students and honors faculty. Class meetings will consist of casual learner-centered discussions, engaging activities, and presentations from upper-division honors students. Course assignments will have real-world application.

23124 Honors Professional Development for First Generation

Pro Dev First Generation offers first-year, first-generation Honors students a supportive, collaborative environment to begin your UF journey. Florida Machen Opportunity Scholars can take this Honors course in place of First Year Florida. In this course students will: (1) evaluate opportunities for campus involvement, internships, study abroad, research, leadership, and service based on personal and professional goals, (2) develop effective professional strategies for self-promotion (resumes, cover letters, interview techniques, etc.), and (3) build a supportive network of other first-generation honors students, a first-generation honors faculty member, and a first-generation honors peer leader. Class meetings will consist of casual learner-centered discussions, engaging activities, and presentations from upper-division first-generation honors students that will serve as guides and mentors. Course assignments will have real-world application.

26716 FUNdamentals of Research Integrity

This course will focus on the fundamentals of responsible conduct of research (RCR) in the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) disciplines, including research ethics, recognizing plagiarism, falsification of data, fabrication of data, understanding responsible authorship, choosing a mentor/advisor, and establishing better data management planning. Other topics of RCR being discussed in class will be research collaboration, human/animal subjects, conflicts of interest, dual-use technology, and research practices. 

26492 Exploring Research Opp in CALS

CALS and Exploratory Honors students will explore research experiences for undergraduate students in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. Students will visit a variety of labs and research facilities around the college. Students will interact with faculty and participate in hands-on research activities, gaining a deeper understanding of the research opportunities in CALS. Students will be introduced to the process for participating in the CALS Honors Scholars Certificate program and graduating with high or highest honors.