| Program Title: |
Pitzer Biotechnology and Healthcare Exchange
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| Exchange Partner: |
Central Ostrobothnia University of Applied Science
http://www.cop.fi/eng/ |
| Location: |
Kokkola, Finland
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kokkola |
| Eligibility: |
Students must have appropriate science pre-requisites and be in good academic standing at Pitzer College. Preference will be given to juniors and first semester seniors but sophomores are eligible if space is available. |
| Preparation: |
Previous courses in science and at least one area studies course on Europe in history, politics, literature, religious studies, or international relations is required. Additional recommended preparation: Language, Culture and Society; Intercultural Communications; Introduction to International/ Intercultural Studies; Introduction to Sociocultural Anthropology |
| Application: |
Pitzer College general application and university forms |
| Program Dates: |
Fall Semester: Late August to December
Spring Semester: January to June |
| Required Courses: |
As one of their four courses, all students who participate will take an internet based course with participants from the six cooperating institutions around developing techniques of chronic wound care. Students must also enroll in a course of Finnish language or a course that provides content on Finnish culture, history, literature or politics. |
| Intensive Language: |
Instruction in Finnish is available in fall and spring semesters. |
| Independent Study: |
See a Study Abroad Advisor. |
| Course Options: |
The campus does not offer a liberal arts curriculum and most courses are science related but students can take courses in other disciplines and are encouraged to do so. |
| Credit Possible: |
Four courses on exchange will equal four courses at Pitzer. |
| Housing Options: |
To be determined. |
| Advising notes: |
Professor Scot Gould at Joint Sciences serves as the faculty advisor for this exchange. Appropriate for science students interested in health care. As one of their four courses, all students take an internet based course around developing techniques of wound care. |
| Online News Site: |
www.hs.fi/english/ |
