Welcome to industrial biosciences. This course will introduce various aspects of the professional biosciences environment and is intended to prepare the intermediate or advanced student for employment in a related field. During this program the student will develop an understanding of what areas of responsibility and expertise may interest them in the area of the biosciences, as well as gain an overview of how the various "systems" work together in an industrial scientific environment.

There are two options for taking this course:

1. Stand-alone / theory Module (Distance Education and Chemical and Bioscience Technology Students): in this scenario the student takes and receives credit only for the academic materials presented and tested. This includes assignments, tests, and reports as required by the instructor. This option allows the student who has time constraints or other considerations to benefit from the course theory from an internet-based location of their choice. The student uses the internet to complete assignments, review materials and assigned readings as required.

2. Combined Academic / Project Module (currently unavailable):  in the second scenario the student is responsible for not only completing the academic challenges presented, but is also responsible for all aspects of a detailed, professionally-managed research project. All aspects of the project will require professional accountability; with every aspect supported by concise, accurate, ISO-style documentation.  The project will involve several distinct phases as well as areas of responsibility:

	Literature Review
	Project Proposal
	Approval
	Project Design / Review Team Formation
	Project / Resource Scheduling
	Research Activities
	Project Reviews / Formal Meetings and Sign-Offs
	Project Verification
	Project Validation
	Final Report