MBEH - Microbiology Environmental Hlt

MBEH 294  Careers in Environmental Health: 1 Credits (1 Other)

Introduction to educational, internship and career opportunities in the environmental health track in microbiology, e.g. environmental public health, occupational safety and health, food service management, the water sector, epidemiology and research. Students will gain knowledge, skills and certifications which will increase their preparation and competitiveness for research and environmental health internships and jobs, by completing in-person trainings, e.g. in biosafety, chemical safety, respiratory protection, hearing protection and food safety. Field trip(s) included, with transportation provided.

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  1. Be able to describe how a degree in microbiology (or other science discipline) applies to various career options in environmental health, by having met and heard from diverse environmental health professionals in occupational safety and health, environmental public health, food service management, the water sector, epidemiology and environmental health research.
  2. Have gained knowledge, skills and certifications which will increase their preparation and competitiveness for research and environmental public health internships and jobs, by completing in-person trainings in biosafety, chemical safety, bloodborne pathogens, respiratory protection, hearing protection and food safety.
  3. Be familiar with environmental health internship opportunities and funding for them, by having met and heard from internship mentors from MSU, the County Health Department and the State of Montana as well as current student interns.
  4. Have gained insight into municipal water treatment processes and jobs in the water sector, through a field trip to tour the Bozeman Water Treatment plant.

MBEH 490R  Undergraduate Research: 1-6 Credits (1-6 Other)

Directed undergraduate research/creative activity which may culminate in a research paper, journal article, or undergraduate thesis. Course will address responsible conduct of research. May be repeated.
Repeatable up to 12 credits.

MBEH 492  Independent Study: 1-3 Credits (1-3 Other)

PREREQUISITE: Junior standing, consent of instructor, and approval of department head. Directed research and study on an individual basis
Repeatable up to 6 credits.

MBEH 495  Field Project: 1-4 Credits (1-4 Other)

PREREQUISITE: Consent of instructor and department head. Research and field experience in some aspect of environmental health science
Repeatable up to 4 credits.

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  1. Students will gain practical experience in a work environment.
  2. Students will develop professional skills in their chosen field.
  3. Students will demonstrate the ability to work with outside agencies.

MBEH 498  Internship: 2-12 Credits (2-12 Other)

PREREQUISITE: Junior standing, consent of instructor, and approval of department head. An individual assignment arranged with an agency, business, or other organization to provide guided experience in the field
Repeatable up to 12 credits.