Student participation for credit in a paid work environment based on the academic relevance of the work experience as determined by the department and the Cooperative Education program, prior to the semester in which the work experience is to take place. Unstructured course. Students must identify a full-time biology faculty member with the expertise to determine if the cooperative education experience is appropriate for a biology curriculum, approve the learning contract, review the submitted assignments (student report and supervisor?s evaluation) and assign a P/F grade. Prerequisites: Approval by the department chair required; Additional support may be provided by the Monarch Internship and Co-Op Office in the semester prior to enrollment.