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Although this course is not content-driven, it is designed to help students prepare professional materials for career opportunities after graduation.\nPrerequisites\nPrerequisite: Grade of C or better in \u0013 HYPERLINK \"https://bsu.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/undergraduate-catalog/courses/bio-biology/100/bio-111\" \u0014BIO 111\u0015 and \u0013 HYPERLINK \"https://bsu.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/undergraduate-catalog/courses/bio-biology/100/bio-112\" \u0014BIO 112\u0015, or equivalent from another institution.\nCourse Objectives\n1) Students will become familiar with the resources available for their academic program. Including class schedules, the academic advising system, and possible and suitable elective courses.\n2) Students will begin to develop a professional Curriculum Vitae that can be used for employment opportunities or Graduate School applications.\n3) Students will learn to create a professional Cover Letter that can be used for employment opportunities or Graduate School applications.\n4) Students will learn how to search for appropriate employment opportunities in the student’s chosen field of study and/or identify potential Graduate School Programs of interest.\n5) Students will complete portions of the Career Ready Program offered through the Career Center.\n6) Students will complete activities related to their concentration or focus area that allow them to survey subfields within the discipline and reflect on potential career interests.\nCourse Modality/Structure\nThis course is delivered primarily in person, with class meetings held once per week on campus. 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