Synthetic Biology for Therapeutics | National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

SpeakingInstructingLearning StrategiesReading ComprehensionActive ListeningScienceActive LearningWriting

Knowledge

BiologyEnglish LanguageMathematicsChemistryEducation and Training

Abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionSpeech ClarityDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningSpeech RecognitionNear VisionInformation Ordering

Tasks

Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as molecular biolo
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instructio
Write letters of recommendation for students.

Technology

Analytical or scientific softwareComputer based training softwareData base user interface and query softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareWord processing software

Tools

Anaerobic growth chambersBenchtop ultracentrifugesCarbon dioxide analysis equipmentCarousel slide projectorsChemiluminescence imaging systemsCompact digital camerasCompact disk CD playersComputer data input scannersComputer laser printersConference telephonesDesktop computersDigital calculatorsDigital video camerasDigital video disk DVD playersElectrophoresis equipment

Work Values

Working ConditionsAchievementRecognitionIndependenceRelationshipsSupport

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium25-1042.00	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Micro-Credential)

Undergraduate and graduate student assignments — evaluate and grade using established rubrics under faculty mentorship in a university biology department.
Introductory biology lectures — prepare and deliver to undergraduate cohorts on foundational topics such as cell biology or ecology, following a provided course outline.
Laboratory activity materials — assemble and organize under the guidance of a supervising professor for scheduled undergraduate lab sessions.
Course syllabi and homework handouts — draft initial versions using department templates and word processing software for review by senior faculty.
Classroom discussions on biological concepts — facilitate with direction from a supervising instructor, applying active listening to manage student participation.
Student laboratory work — monitor and assist during scheduled sessions, following established safety protocols and experimental procedures.
Current biological science literature — read and summarize key findings to stay informed of disciplinary developments under the guidance of a research mentor.
Student attendance and grade records — maintain accurately in university information systems in compliance with departmental recordkeeping requirements.
Scientific and educational software tools — use analytical platforms and course management systems under supervision to support instructional tasks.
Active learning strategies — apply basic techniques such as think-pair-share and guided inquiry in small undergraduate classroom settings with faculty oversight.

Program Details

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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