Industrial Biotechnology Educator Experience
Helping bioscience educators prepare students for the demands of today’s biotech workforce.
Course Information
- Fee: $450
- Course Type: Asynchronous
- Instructors: Stephanie DeMarco, Jenny Hughes
- Duration: 20 hours
- CEUs Earned: 2.0
Participants have 90 days following enrollment in which to complete the course.
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Course Description
The Industrial Biotechnology Educator Experience (IBEE) is a comprehensive asynchronous professional development program designed for secondary and post-secondary educators teaching any curriculum in which biotechnology concepts and techniques may be integrated.
The primary aim of this course is to provide exposure to the skills, techniques, and knowledge to teach biotechnology curricula in the context of working in the biotech industry. Course content includes the design, development, testing, and manufacture of a biopharmaceutical product. Educators will also develop an understanding of departmental roles and careers, as well as the criteria associated with working in this highly-regulated environment.
Participants will complete four modules developed by industry professionals, which include lectures, complementary coursework, assessments, and surveys. Course duration is a total of 20 hours. Upon completion of the four course modules, knowledge checks, and course evaluation, a Certificate of Completion and 2.0 CEUs will be awarded by Biotility and the University of Florida’s Office of Professional and Workforce Development.
Course Content
FAQs
IBEE is open to all secondary and post-secondary educators who are (or will be) teaching biotechnology courses, or any science course in which biotechnology concepts and techniques may be integrated.
- Course materials (pre-assessment test, video lessons, and surveys/evaluations)
- 2.0 professional development credit units (CEUs) upon completion
- Tips and techniques for teaching lab component of biotechnology classroom lessons
- Curriculum resources for teaching regulatory issues in biotechnology
Participants have access to the course for 90 days after registration is confirmed, and can complete the 20 hours of instructional content at their own pace during this window.
Upon successful completion of the online course and surveys, attendees are awarded a Certificate of Completion from Biotility via Accredible, as well as 2.0 CEUs. Participants also have the option of taking Biotility’s IBEE Post-Assessment Final Exam, with which a verifiable Certificate of Achievement can be earned by scoring 80% or better.
You should receive a confirmation email within two business days of registration. If you don’t receive one, let us know as soon as possible.
Email biotilitypd@research.ufl.edu with any questions regarding IBEE.