Experience with a business or non-profit organization affording students opportunities to apply and integrate knowledge and skills acquired in the classroom in professional workplaces. For the student completing a part-time internship during the fall or spring term or during the summer. Also for the student participating in a full-time summer research program at an institution external to Marquette University. Requires placement in a pre-approved internship or summer research position for a minimum of 140 hours per term or during the summer under the joint supervision of personnel at the placement site and the Biological Sciences internship director.

Experience with a business or not-for-profit organization that affords students an opportunity to apply and integrate the environmental studies knowledge and skills they have gained in the classroom to a professional workplace setting. For students completing a pre-approved full-time internship or co-op, with no other enrollment, during the fall or spring terms. Allows students to remain in full-time status for deferment purposes, while completing the internship; however, there is no financial aid provided for this class. Placement is for a minimum of 450 hours per term under the supervision of an internship mentor/supervisor.

Weekly seminar normally taken following the student's completion of a full-time or part-time internship experience. Apply and integrate the theory and practice of biology education in a professional setting. Engage with career preparedness and professional development activities, while reflecting on and communicating the skills and knowledge gained during the internship experience.

The aim is to help students synthesize and integrate the main themes of the INES program. In particular, students strive to reconcile the scientific understanding of contemporary and historical environmental problems with ethical and social responsibilities in the face of economic and political realities. Integrated discussion and assignments allow students to gain a greater understanding of the conflicting interests that are driving current actions and agendas with respect to pressing environmental issues. Includes discussions, selected readings, presentations from students and guest lectures from scientific, policy and economic professionals who are experts in environmental issues.