授業の目的 【日本語】
Goals of the Course(JPN) | | | The goal of this course is to provide students with necessary information and training to support their career development after graduation from the university. The students will have the opportunity to interact with instructors (from Japan and USA), classmates (from Japan and USA) and invited guests (from all over the world) with diverse careers in the field of biotechnology. In addition, this course is run as part of the COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning) program with North Carolina State University (NCSU), with a purpose to provide the students with more opportunities for professional development, interaction and networking. |
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授業の目的 【英語】
Goals of the Course | | | The goal of this course is to provide students with necessary information and training to support their career development after graduation from the university. The students will have the opportunity to interact with instructors (from Japan and USA), classmates (from Japan and USA) and invited guests (from all over the world) with diverse careers in the field of biotechnology. In addition, this course is run as part of the COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning) program with North Carolina State University (NCSU), with a purpose to provide the students with more opportunities for professional development, interaction and networking. |
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到達目標 【日本語】
Objectives of the Course(JPN) | | | After completing this course, the students are expected to have acquired necessary skills in professional communication and preparation of application documents for job search including graduate school application, interview skills, and networking. Through 3 panel discussions with biotechnology professionals, the students will also gain insight into different career options in the biotechnology field. |
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到達目標【英語】
Objectives of the Course | | | After completing this course, the students are expected to have acquired necessary skills in professional communication and preparation of application documents for job search including graduate school application, interview skills, and networking. Through 3 panel discussions with biotechnology professionals, the students will also gain insight into different career options in the biotechnology field. |
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授業の内容や構成
Course Content / Plan | | 1. Personality and career tests, design thinking (workshop by a visiting instructor from Ritsumeikan University, Dr. Gian Powell B. MARQUEZ); on-site
2. Finding job postings and professional communication; on-demand video
3. Resume and cover letter training; on-demand video
4. Panel 1&2: Academic and other biotech careers; online via Zoom
5. Resume and cover letter peer review; on-site
6. Effective interview strategies; on-demand video
7. Panel 3: Clinical careers; online via Zoom with NCSU
8. Networking; on-demand video
LinkedIn profile review (assignment)
9. Peer interviews; online via Zoom with NCSU
Resume review (assignment)
10. Mock interviews with career professionals; online via Zoom with NCSU
11. Panel 4: Biotech industry careers; online via Zoom with NCSU
12. Biotech industry round-up (assignment)
13. Application to graduate schools abroad (workshop)
Co-instructor:
1) Dr. Stefanie Chen (COIL collaboration, North Carolina State University)
Guest instructors:
1) Dr. Gian Powell B. Marquez (Ritsumeikan University)
2) Dr. Maria Vassileva (ILAS, Nagoya University)
3) Dr. Maurizio Camagna (Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences, Nagoya University)
4) Dr. Fanny Bellegarde (Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences, Nagoya University)
5) Dr. Ji-Young Shin (Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University)
6) Dr. Swagatha Ghosh (Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University) |
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履修条件・関連する科目
Course Prerequisites and Related Courses | | |
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成績評価の方法と基準
Course Evaluation Method and Criteria | | Course will be evaluated by:
Attendance 30%
In-class activity 30%
Homework 40% |
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教科書・テキスト
Textbook | | | There is no need to purchase a textbook. |
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参考書
Reference Book | |
Teaching materials
We will use TACT (Tokai Academic Combination Tools; https://tact.ac.thers.ac.jp/portal) to distribute all course-related materials, including recorded lecture videos and handouts, and for relevant communication. TACT will be also used for uploading and submission of the homework. |
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課外学習等（授業時間外学習の指示）
Study Load(Self-directed Learning Outside Course Hours) | | | This course includes independent learning and assignments. |
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使用言語
Language Used in the Course | | |
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授業開講形態等
Lecture format, etc. | | The lectures will be held in asynchronous and synchronous (online and on-site) formats.
1) Asynchronous. Recorded lectures will be available via TACT one day before the schedule. On the day of the lecture, you are expected to watch the lecture in the morning and work on your assignments. You are strongly encouraged to communicate with the instructors (by email or scheduled meeting) to clarify the lecture contents and any issues related to your homework or discuss any related topic.
2) Synchronous. The class will be held on Wednesdays (first or second period) unless otherwise specified, on-site or via Zoom, as indicated by the schedule which will be announced later. |
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遠隔授業（オンデマンド型）で行う場合の追加措置
Additional measures for remote class (on-demand class) | | | Asynchronous classes will be held three times in total. |
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