PBIO 3991 A (CRN: 11853)
Plant Biology: Int: Herbarium Internship
3 Credit Hours—Section is Full.
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About PBIO 3991 A
On-site supervised work experience combined with a structured academic learning plan directed by a faculty member or a faculty-staff team in which a faculty member is the instructor of record, for which academic credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.
Notes
Instructor permission required Instructor will email students the meeting location and time PACE students by permission and override
Section Description
PBIO 3991: Herbarium Internship is an experiential learning course that immerses students in the daily work and research activities of the Pringle Herbarium at the University of Vermont. Designed to provide practical, hands-on experience, the course explores the roles and operations of herbaria as key biodiversity institutions. Students learn how plant specimens are collected, organized, managed, and used in scientific research and conservation. Through individual projects, training rotations, and collaboration with herbarium staff, interns develop essential skills in plant taxonomy, data management, and specimen curation. Emphasis is placed on understanding the historical and modern relevance of collections and their role in supporting biodiversity research. The course also encourages professional development through presentations and science communication, culminating in a final presentation and blog post that share each intern’s contributions. Safety, careful specimen handling, and academic integrity are integral components of the experience, ensuring that students gain both technical proficiency and an appreciation for the stewardship of biological collections. Course Objectives Understand the purpose and scientific importance of herbaria in biodiversity research. Develop skills in specimen handling, data organization, and herbarium management. Complete an independent project that contributes to the Pringle Herbarium’s mission and public engagement.
Section Expectation
The expectations of this course include weekly meetings, which will be scheduled based on available time in all participants' schedules. Group weekly meetings are mandatory and will take place for 90 minutes in an herbarium working lab space. In addition, course participants are expected to work 2-3 hours weekly on their own time on homework and their individual projects. There are no required materials for this class.
Evaluation
Evaluation in this course is based on attendance and participation, individual projects, herbarium training rotations, a final presentation, and a reflective blog post.
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