Careers in Biotechnology

A.Y. 2023/2024
2
Max ECTS
16
Overall hours
Language
Italian
Learning objectives
This class aims to provide information about the broad variety of job and training opportunities available to the graduate in industrial and
environmental biotechnology and to teach basic skills for searching a position. Special attention will be given to discussion and
interaction with the speakers, all professionals in the biotech field. On the shorter time-span, the class will help the students to make decisions about their choices after earning the degree in biotechnology.
Expected learning outcomes
The student will acquire (i) a knowledge of the variety of opportunities offered by the biotech world in Italy and abroad ; (ii) the basic fundamental tools to initiate a job search; (iii) the ability to interact with professionals in the various biotech fields, at different career stages, and with fellow students, thereby having the opportunity to identify personal goals and the tools to reach them.
Single course

This course can be attended as a single course.

Course syllabus and organization

Single session

Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
The class consists of a series of presentations by professionals active in the various fields of biotechnology . Also through their experience thay will depict the prospective of the field
Prerequisites for admission
None
Teaching methods
Interactive series of seminars (see Program )
Teaching Resources
The slides of the presentations will be made available through the ARIEL website of the class.
Assessment methods and Criteria
Given the type of class (see Program) there is no exam. But participation at all lectures is mandatory to be credited the CFU.
- University credits: 2
Lessons: 16 hours
Educational website(s)
Professor(s)
Reception:
by personal appointment
via Luigi Mangiagalli 25, DeFENS building, third floor
Reception:
Monday, 1 pm -2 pm
Protein Biochemistry Unit, DSBB, Via Celoria 26, 5C