Professional Development in Biological Anthropology

Catalog description

Aims to provide an introduction to many of the ethical issues that confront students and scholars in biological anthropology, as well as to provide practical training in professional skills that students will find essential in their early academic careers. The topics included in this course are not generally covered as part of traditional disciplinary courses, but they are considered just as critical for long‐term professional development. Individual classes will focus on ethical issues related to science in general, research with animals and humans, and professional relationships, as well as practical skills such as proposal writing, writing for publication, the peer review process, oral presentation, and how to succeed in the job market.