1. BDS Experiential Learning

Experiential Learning

Experiential Learning Activity (ELA)

ELAs are crucial for learning and required for a BDS degree. They are primarily satisfied by participating in discipline-related research or internship.

Identifying research ELAs
  1. Start with the Examples of BDS research programs.
  2. Identify key words that are of interest.
  3. Use the key words to search OSU more broadly.
  4. Contact faculty 
  5. Contact BDS to confirm the ELA satisfies requirements.
Things to consider
  1. An ELA can be completed
    1. For credit*
      1. BDS 401: Research
      2. BDS 403: Thesis
    2. No credit but transcript visible*
      1. BDS 003: Undergraduate research
      2. BDS 004: Internship
    3. No credit and not transcript visible
      1. Paid position
      2. Volunteer
      3. Scholarship
  2. Try to complete minimum ELA requirements prior to Winter quarter of the third year.
  3. Completion is necessary for BDS 420.

*Please coordinate with the BDS program to make sure the faculty mentor has an assigned section.

 

Examples of BDS research programs

The following are examples of faculty at OSU that oversee research programs that involve biological data sciences.